Manchester Evening News reported on Manchester City’s pre-season preparations, expressing Guardiola’s dissatisfaction with the limited effectiveness of the training due to the absence of most key players.
With the recent conclusion of the European Championship and Copa America, numerous national team players are still on vacation. Manchester City’s pre-season tour in the US has featured a predominantly young squad. Guardiola acknowledged that 85% of the main players were absent from the American pre-season.
Among those present in the US, Erling Haaland is the only guaranteed starter, with Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovacic, and Josko Gvardiol also expected to play significant roles. However, Guardiola still misses the other star players and believes Manchester City’s performance at the beginning of the new season might be inconsistent due to the absence of most of the first team.
National team players are free to return to Manchester City early if they feel sufficiently rested. However, Guardiola won’t force any players back if they are not ready. Following Haaland’s minor injury, Guardiola swiftly substituted him out of concern for his condition and its potential impact on the early stages of the season. Additionally, rumors of departures have circulated around players like Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, and Ederson.
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