Overview
- Assistant coach Kolo Toure handled media duties, said Guardiola is fine and confirmed he will return to manage on Sunday.
- Rodri will miss the trip to Crystal Palace as he continues his hamstring recovery, though Toure said he is training well and looking sharper.
- John Stones is sidelined with a thigh issue that Toure described as not serious, with a return expected soon after further assessment.
- Final squad decisions will follow Saturday’s training session, with players given Friday off before evaluations resume.
- Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri remain available for Sunday then depart to join Egypt and Algeria for the Africa Cup of Nations.