Pep Guardiola makes Rodri admission ahead of Man City FA Cup final vs Chelsea

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up vs Chelsea after being out since the win over Arsenal

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has admitted it was not easy to pick Rodri for today’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

The Spanish midfielder has been out since limping off during the 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League. In his pre-match press conference on Friday, Guardiola said he would assess Rodri’s fitness ahead of the game but it seemed unlikely he would be fit in time.

However, shortly…