Manchester City have been given a welcome lift before their Champions League trip to Monaco. Two key players, Rodri and Rayan Cherki, have both returned to first-team training, raising hopes of a stronger squad for Wednesday night’s clash in France.

Amidst positive injury news, three members of Manchester City's first team are still out: Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Abdukodir Khusanov.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star midfielder Rodri is fit and available to start for Manchester City in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Monaco at Stade Louis II.

Tottenham are facing fresh competition in their pursuit of Vasco da Gama forward Rayan after Chelsea and Brighton began monitoring the teenager closely in Brazil according to SportsWitness.