Manchester City will have Ballon d'Or winner Rodri back in the squad when they host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, according to manager Pep Guardiola, who is hoping the midfielder can stay fit after missing most of last season with a knee injury.

The Spaniard missed City's 4-0 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers on opening weekend as he was not fully fit after injuring his groin at the Club World Cup in July.

"I just want a consistent Rodri, that's all," Guardiola told reporters on Friday. "I don't have any doubts about his potential or quality. Still, so far, is the best player in the world. The consistency will come with training and games, training and games, week after week - and after that, everything will be fine."

Phil Foden also returns to the squad after sitting out against Wo

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