Man City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri could make his long-awaited comeback against Sunderland.

The midfielder was an unused substitute for the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest last weekend, but Guardiola says he may get some game time at the Stadium of Light:

“Rodri has come back. Maybe he can play a few minutes. We need it desperately.”

The 29-year-old has not played since his aborted return against Bournemouth in early November.

Expected Return Date – Thursday 1st January vs Sunderland

Jeremy Doku

Guardiola has also revealed that the Belgian international has an outside chance of featuring against Sunderland.

Doku has not made an appearance for the Cityzens since picking up a calf strain during the win over Real Madrid.

Based on Guardiola’s remarks, it is very unlikely that the winger will start at the Stadium of Light, but like Rodri, he could make the bench.

Expected Return Date – Thursday 1st January vs Sunderland