Pep Guardiola hopes talismanic midfielder Rodri will be back from injury in time for Manchester City ’s game against Brentford on Saturday. The Spaniard has been missing since picking up a groin injury in the 2-1 win over Arsenal on 19 April, with City suffering in his absence as they dropped crucial points at Everton on Monday. Guardiola said he hoped the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner would pass a fitness test later on Friday in time for their next Premier League game, when they face Europe-chasing Brentford at the Etihad. Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Guardiola said: “He made a little problem and still he doesn't feel completely comfortable. When he will be ready and fit and come back - this afternoon, hopefully - he will come back. We will see this afternoon. “We have survived without him for many months.…