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Man City boss Guardiola ready to be patient with De Bruyne amid injury troubles

Man City boss Guardiola ready to be patient with De Bruyne amid injury troubles

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is recovering very well from injury but will be unavailable for their Champions League clash against Sparta Prague on Wednesday. De Bruyne picked up a groin injury in City's Champions League opener against Inter Milan in September and has missed six matches for the reigning Premier League champions since then. The 2023 European Champions are...

Guardiola calls on Man City players to adapt to Rodri’s long-term absence

Guardiola calls on Man City players to adapt to Rodri’s long-term absence

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on his players to adapt to the long-term absence of influential midfielder Rodri who will be out for the rest of the season because of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Afrosport reports. The Spaniard was taken off in the first half of the Citizen’s 2-2 draw with title rivals Arsenal last weekend. City confirmed the state of his injury...

‘We will have a good season’ – Confident Pep Guardiola says despite Rodri’s injury

‘We will have a good season’ – Confident Pep Guardiola says despite Rodri’s injury

Manchester City will be without Spain international Rodri potentially for the remainder of the season but head coach Pep Guardiola remains adamant his side will cope despite missing arguably their most important player. The Spanish midfielder picked up a knee injury in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, was replaced by Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the 22nd minute. Although his importance to...

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Rodri: Man City midfielder contemplates players’ strike over fixture congestion

Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to striking following the number of games they are faced with every season. With City expected to go deep into all the competitions they are playing in, it is likely a 70-game season is on the horizon for the club in an already horribly crowded calendar. While speaking to the media on Tuesday ahead of City’s UEFA Champions...

Man City boss Guardiola pleased with set date for 115 charges hearing

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is happy the long overdue hearing into the club's 115 financial charges brought by the Premier League has finally gotten a start date. The Premier League on Thursday, announced that the hearing will commence on Monday, September 16, and could last for at least two months, with a decision not expected until next year. Guardiola, who joined City in...