Man City get double fitness boost ahead of Brentford return in Premier League

So far, so good for Pep Guardiola in the international break.

All the Manchester City boss asks is that his players return free from injury. He would prefer they didn't play at all, but accepts the honour of playing for your country. Even some potentially provocative comments from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente won't bother him too much.

Guardiola saw two of his players withdraw from international duty having missed the win at West Ham - Phil Foden still suffering from illness and Savinho a surprise omission with a minor setback.

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Savinho subsequently withdrew from the Brazil squad, with City and Pep Guardiola hopeful he could return after the international break. Now, the winger has posted a social media update offering progress on his recovery.

His update showed him in his personal gym in his flat in Manchester, appearing to suggest he is on track with Guardiola's initial diagnosis. As City return to training this week, they will hope for Savinho to be available.

Meanwhile, Rodri made his first appearance of the season in Spain's Nations League win over Manu Akanji's Switzerland. De la Fuente had suggested he will pay City's plan for Rodri no mind after the midfielder had been carefully managed at the start of the season, and stuck to his word by starting the midfielder in Geneva.

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