Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning to register Rodri in the squad for the Champions League knockout stages. The Spanish midfielder has been out since September with a serious knee injury but could still play a role this season.

Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City team face a ‘really tough’ task to progress in the Champions League after being drawn against Real Madrid of Bayern Munich in the play-offs. Man City avoided an embarrassing Champions League exit by coming from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the Champions League play-off after drawing a European heavyweight