Pep Guardiola warns unhappy Manchester City players they are free to leave the club. Rodri has been a key player for Manchester City since his arrival in 2019. Guardiola remains hopeful that Rodri will stay at the club, citing his importance to the team. Manchester City face a challenging period in the Premier League after their European ban was lifted. The team's chances of success in the Champions League will be reliant on the performances of their key players.