Guardiola Looks Forward to Key Player Returns to Enhance Manchester City's Prospects

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated on Friday that his team remains active in several key competitions, highlighting that the return of injured players will provide a substantial boost as they enter the next phase of the season.

In comments made on the club's website, Guardiola noted that while City aims to reclaim the Premier League title, he is content with their current standing, just two points shy of leaders Arsenal, ahead of their match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

In the Champions League, City occupies fourth place, trailing Arsenal by five points, yet they remain in a strong position to qualify for the Round of 16, which Guardiola views as a positive sign of the team's competitiveness in Europe.

Guardiola also mentioned that the team has reached the semi-finals of the League Cup and is preparing for the FA Cup, emphasizing that the return of injured players will be crucial for the remainder of the season.

He indicated that midfielder Rodri might be available for the match against Nottingham Forest after a lengthy absence due to a hamstring injury, while Jeremy Doku and John Stones are still sidelined but are expected to return soon.

This optimistic outlook reflects Guardiola's commitment to maintaining competitive momentum both domestically and in European competitions, despite recent challenges faced by the squad.