Manchester City Midfielders Kovacic and Rodri Recover Ahead of Crucial Match
Manchester City's midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Rodri are back in action after recovering from injuries, as manager Pep Guardiola reports ahead of their Premier League clash against West Ham United. However, Phil Foden remains unwell. Guardiola also discusses his quiet transfer deadline day and confidence in the returning Ilkay Gundogan.
Manchester City's midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Rodri have made full recoveries from their respective injuries, confirming their availability for Saturday's Premier League encounter against West Ham United, manager Pep Guardiola announced on Friday.
Despite these positive updates, Guardiola revealed that Phil Foden is still battling illness. Foden, who appeared as a substitute in the season-opener against Chelsea, missed the subsequent match due to his ongoing sickness.
In other news, Guardiola spent a quiet transfer deadline day, opting not to make any new signings. The squad saw the return of former captain Ilkay Gundogan and the addition of Brazilian winger Savinho from Troyes. Guardiola expressed satisfaction with his current squad, though he acknowledged that injuries could pose a problem in the future.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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