Pep Guardiola’s focus turned immediately to the Premier League and challenging Liverpool for the title in the wake of Manchester City’s Club World Cup exit. The Blues suffered a shock 4-3 loss to Al-Hilal in the last-16 stage of a tournament many had billed as the beginning of City’s return to the top table.

Pep Guardiola revealed Rodri has suffered an injury setback following Manchester City’s elimination from the Club World Cup. The Etihad club crashed out of the competition in the early hours of Tuesday morning as they were beaten 4-3 in extra time by Saudi outfit Al-Hilal after a pulsating last-16 clash in Orlando.

Pep Guardiola has reacted to Jurgen Klopp’s vehement opposition to the FIFA Club World Cup and, while understanding the German’s point of view, also appeared to throw a sly dig at Liverpool in his response.