Overview

• Pep Guardiola said Rodri did not feel good in Wednesday’s training and asked to come off around the 60th minute against Napoli, so City will make a late decision on his involvement on Sunday.
• Rodri is being managed carefully after last season’s ACL tear against Arsenal and a summer setback, with Guardiola emphasizing a day-by-day process despite the player’s strong self-belief.
• Before the match, Rodri voiced confidence that City will go to the Emirates to win, saying he does not care about last season’s outcome.
• If Rodri cannot start, Nico Gonzalez is a potential option after replacing him versus Napoli, with alternatives constrained as Mateo Kovacic remains sidelined and John Stones is still a doubt.
• Mikel Arteta said Odegaard and Saka face late tests, William Saliba is pushing to be involved, and Viktor Gyokeres plus Mikel Merino are available, as both teams navigate a third match in a week after European action.