Pep Guardiola reveals this has been 'one of his toughest seasons' at Man City

Pep Guardiola claims to have suffered the toughest season in years but insists that Manchester City have the experience to continue fighting on three fronts.

City, embroiled in their first three-way title race under Guardiola, will not have a free midweek should they progress against Real Madrid to make a fourth consecutive Champions League semi-final.

The intensity of tussling with both Arsenal and Liverpool, coupled with a Treble hangover and a raft of injuries - including Kevin De Bruyne missing the first five months - have seen City only just begin to show their teeth.

Rodri revealed that he needs a rest ahead of Luton's trip to the Etihad Stadium but Guardiola believes the Spaniard will make himself available - and is confident his squad can contend with the schedule.

'We know what we are playing for,' Guardiola said. 'They know how tough it has been this season for many reasons, maybe one of the toughest seasons we have faced for sure.

'We know exactly internally how difficult it has been in many, many moments this season and we were still there, we were there. I know the players will be ready.

'We know what we have to do. We've done it. The people say, "you done it, so you're going to win". No, it's not about that. But we have done it and know exactly what we have to do.

'I'm pretty sure Rodri will be ready for tomorrow. I know him because after the Madrid game he was tired because it was tough. He came from Crystal Palace and it was really tough as well, but I know him. He will arrive and say: "I'm fine, I'm ready".

'It's not just Rodri. I'd love to rest central defenders but we don't have them. We are in big, big trouble. So they cannot rest.' Guardiola revealed that his training sessions have now reverted to just