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Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola

Manchester City's Spanish head-coach Pep Guardiola (L) speaks to teamplayer Spanish midfielder Rodri at the end of the friendly football match between English Premier League club Manchester City and Hong Kong's Kitchee at the Hong Kong Stadium, in Hong Kong on July 24, 2019. [Anthony WALLACE / AFP]

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with fitness problems on his return from a serious knee injury.

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