City return to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for their first home game of the season when they face Spurs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both Foden and Rodri travelled to Wolves for the 4-0 victory on the opening day but were not part of the matchday squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the Spaniard said they are in contention to face Thomas Frank\u2019s side after stepping up their preparations ahead of the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cRodri and Phil in the last game they were out but for just the reason why - a lack of training and rhythm and they didn\u2019t travel to Palermo and the other guys were doing it all through pre-season. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey were not [ready] for 90 minutes against Wolves but they were ready and of course they are ready for tomorrow,\" Guardiola said in his pre-match conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rodri missed much of the 2024\/25 season after suffering a knee injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The boss wants to be careful with the current Ballon d\u2019Or holder to ensure he doesn\u2019t suffer any setbacks but has no doubts about what he brings. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI just want a consistent Rodri - that\u2019s all. I don\u2019t have any doubts about his potential and quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s still so far the best player in the world until we elect a new one in a few months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t have any doubts. Just consistency at training, weeks, training, games, minutes and after everything will be fine,\" added Guardiola. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The win at Molineux saw former Academy player James Trafford make his City debut with Ederson ruled out through illness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Guardiola confirmed that the Brazilian is fit to play and he will make a decision on who will take the gloves after training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe will decide tomorrow or tonight or after dinner, [but we\u2019re] happy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe new players bring a new energy, new everything.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe will decide tomorrow or tonight or after dinner, [but we\u2019re] happy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPlayers are the same and James brings his youth and desire to play at the club he was born and grew in,\" Pep said. <\/p>\r\n\r\n