"Hopefully next Saturday, next Wednesday. We will see his evolution in the next few days."

Guardiola claims City will treat the Cardiff clash as a cup final and is wary of the threat posed by the Welsh club, who suffered a controversial late defeat to Chelsea on Sunday.

"They are not a team that is already done," he said. "They have spirit and what they do, they do well.

"We know how we are going to play. For us it is a final – every single game."

Fabian Delph also remains sidelined but Benjamin Mendy could feature.

Guardiola added: "Sergio and Fabian Delph are out but the other ones are OK."

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