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Guardiola Says Rodri Still Not Training as Everton Trip Nears

City’s six games in 21 days put a premium on fitness in a tight title race.

Overview

  • Pep Guardiola said Rodri is improving from a calf issue but has not rejoined training, leaving his status for Everton unclear.
  • Ruben Dias is ruled out of the Everton match and has yet to train with the squad, though Guardiola said he is getting better.
  • Josko Gvardiol is building back from a tibia fracture and surgery in January, with Everton expected to come too soon for him.
  • John Stones is fit to play and Guardiola expects him to help during the run-in.
  • City face six matches in 21 days, including the FA Cup final on May 16, and they trail Arsenal by three points with a game in hand, so player availability could shape the title finish.