Rhodes' recovery is progressing well and he has a chance to join the squad.

Manchester City will travel to Nottingham Forest for a key match in the next round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Manager Pep Guardiola stated that Spanish midfielder Rodri's recovery is progressing well, and therefore a decision on his availability will be made later.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri, 29, only played three Premier League matches last season due to a torn cruciate ligament. This season, after recovering from injury, Rodri suffered a hamstring injury at the end of October, forcing him to rest again.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said, "Rodri is much better now, and we will make a decision today as to whether he can play. Doku and Stones are not ready yet, but they will be back soon."

Furthermore, in the last round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated West Ham 3-0 after goals from Haaland and Reindes. With this fifth consecutive win, Manchester City currently sits in second place in the standings with 37 points, just two points behind leaders Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest, led by Dyche, are currently 17th in the standings with 18 points, having won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. In head-to-head records, Manchester City have a psychological advantage, winning 4 and losing 1 of their last 5 encounters with Nottingham Forest.

Guardiola stated, "Nottingham Forest performed exceptionally well under Nuno's guidance last season. In fact, before that, it had always been a difficult place to conquer, not only because of the atmosphere of the fans, but also because of their strength."

"They have put a lot of effort into their promotion to the Premier League over the past few years, and they are a very good team."