Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Phil Foden, Rodri and Ederson are available for Saturday’s Premier League early kick-off against Tottenham Hotspur, Afrosport reports.
Foden and Rodri travelled to Molineux last weekend but were left out of the matchday squad, while Ederson—linked with a potential move to Galatasaray—missed out due to illness.
Guardiola revealed on Friday that all three are back in contention for City’s first home league game of the season at the Etihad Stadium.
“Rodri and Phil in the last game they were out but for just the reason why – a lack of training and rhythm,” the Spaniard told reporters on Friday. “They didn’t travel to Palermo and the other guys were doing it all through pre-season.
“They were not [ready] for 90 minutes against Wolves but they were ready and of course they are ready for tomorrow.”
The City boss said Ederson is fit to play, though he did not disclose whether the Brazilian or Academy graduate James Trafford—who impressed on debut—will start in goal.
“We will decide [on the starting goalkeeper] tomorrow or tonight or after dinner, [but we’re] happy,” Guardiola said. “The new players bring a new energy, new everything.
“I’ve changed four or five or six times close staff and it’s tough but always they bring a new energy and ideas. Players are the same and James brings his youth and desire to play at the club he was born and grew in.
“We’re happy for the performance, but it’s just the first game. [We need to] just be consistent in the way we play and improve in the way we have done and we have to do better against Spurs.”
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The 54-year-old further emphasised his hopes for a steady season from Rodri, who endured a disrupted campaign last year while recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
“I just want a consistent Rodri – that’s all,” he added. “I don’t have any doubts about his potential and quality.
“He’s still so far the best player in the world until we elect a new one in a few months. I don’t have any doubts. Just consistency at training, weeks, training, games, minutes and after everything will be fine.”
Guardiola, however, confirmed three absentees for the Spurs game, with Josko Gvardiola, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho still sidelined.
