‘Still the best player in the world’ – Pep Guardiola reveals Rodri is available for Manchester City’s clash with Tottenham but admits Ballon d’Or holder must be managed carefully

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri will be available for Manchester City’s vital clash against Tottenham on Saturday, hailing the Ballon d’Or holder as ‘still the best player in the world’. The Spaniard missed the Premier League opener at Wolves but is now set for his first minutes of the new campaign after a careful recovery from his ACL tear last season.

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