Kalvin Phillips is in line to make a full Manchester City debut seven months after his £42million summer move.
Phillips came off the bench in the two victories against Chelsea last week after Pep Guardiola had criticised the 27-year-old's fitness before Christmas, saying he had returned from the World Cup 'overweight'.
But the City boss has been impressed by Phillips' attitude since the rebuke and believes a corner has been turned.
The City manager has not decided on his team to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night, but is considering resting Rodri.