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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