November 26, 2024

MANCHESTER CITY PREPARES FOR SPORTING CP CLASH WITH 24-MAN SQUAD, FIVE PLAYERS MISSING

 

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has begun preparations for the crucial Champions League tie against Sporting CP, with a 24-man squad reporting for training. However, five key players were noticeably absent.

 

_ABSENT PLAYERS:_

 

1. Erling Haaland (muscle injury)

2. Aymeric Laporte (knock)

3. Kevin De Bruyne (illness)

4. Jack Grealish (knock)

5. Kalidou Koulibaly (personal reasons)

 

_TRAINING SQUAD:_

 

Goalkeepers: Ederson, Stefan Ortega, Scott Carson

 

Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Nathan Aké, Manuel Akanji, Sergio Gomez, Rico Lewis

 

Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Ilkay Gündogan, Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb

 

Forwards: Julián Álvarez, Liam Delap, Cole Palmer, Riyad Mahrez

 

_GUARDIOLA’S CHALLENGE:_

 

“Pep will have to juggle options, ensure squad depth”

“Haaland’s absence a significant blow, others must step up”

 

_SPORING CP PREVIEW:_

 

– Manchester City seeks revenge after 2021-22 Champions League exit

– Sporting CP’s strong home record a concern

– City’s attacking potency to be tested

 

_INJURY UPDATE:_

 

– Haaland’s muscle injury to be assessed

– Laporte, Grealish, and De Bruyne expected to return soon

– Koulibaly’s availability uncertain

 

_NEXT MATCH:_

 

Manchester City vs Sporting CP, Champions League, November 22

 

Guardiola faces selection headaches as Manchester City aims to overcome key absences.

 

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Additional information:

 

_Latest Updates:_

 

– Manchester City’s injury list

– Champions League standings

– Upcoming fixtures

 

_Related Articles:_

 

– “Manchester City’s Injury Crisis: Guardiola’s Dilemma”

– “Sporting CP vs Manchester City: Champions League Preview”

– “Manchester City’s Squad Depth: Can They Cope?”

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