Guardiola: It is always difficult to choose a lineup when all members are healthy. Rodri must proceed step by step when he returns to the court.

Sports 7:15pm, 23 August 2025 169

At 7:30 tonight, the focus match of the second round of the Premier League, Manchester City played against Tottenham at home. Before the game, Guardiola was interviewed by TNT Sports.

◉ About Ederson's substitute

Guardiola said: "It's hard of course, but it's not just this. In every case, when everyone on your team is healthy and is a major player who has made great contributions to us over the past few years, it's always difficult to make a choice. It's not easy, but it's the thing."

◉ About Rodri's return

"Step by step, he has to start getting playing time gradually. We will try to keep the pace and handle it as well as possible."