'I don’t know yet' - Pep Guardiola unsure if Rodri will be fit for Arsenal trip

The 29-year-old played 76 minutes in last week’s derby victory over Manchester United but asked to be withdrawn after an hour of Thursday’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.

Rodri went off early against Napoli (Mike Egerton/PA)

Pep Guardiola does not know if Rodri will be ready to face Arsenal at the weekend as Manchester City carefully manage his return to action.

The Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder missed most of last season after suffering a knee injury in a game against the Gunners almost exactly a year ago.