Pep Guardiola wants to trim Manchester City’s roster. He thinks it’s too big. “We have too many players,” he said. “Not all of them will play. I don’t like leaving five or six players behind unless they’re hurt.” Guardiola spoke before the team’s match against Al Ain in the Club World Cup.
The two teams have a connection. They’re like family. The president of Al Ain, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is a big deal in the United Arab Emirates. He’s the country’s leader. The UAE owns Manchester City. The president of Manchester City, Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is Mohammed’s brother. They’re both part of the royal family in Abu Dhabi.
Manchester City won their first game 2-0 against Wydad Casablanca. Now they’re in second place in their group, behind Juventus. Al Ain lost 0-5 to Juventus. Guardiola said, “We respect Al Ain because of our owners, but we want to move on to the next round.”
The team is taking the competition seriously. Guardiola wants to make sure all his players get enough game time. That’s why he wants to cut the roster. He thinks it’s better for the team. Some players will have to leave, but Guardiola isn’t saying who yet.
Manchester City will play Al Ain soon. The game is part of the Club World Cup. You can watch it on the DAZN app. Guardiola is focused on the game. He wants his team to win and move on to the next round. The Club World Cup is a big deal, and Manchester City wants to make a good impression.
Club World Cup Update
Manchester City is doing well in the Club World Cup. They won their first game, and now they’re facing Al Ain. The team is confident, but they know it won’t be easy. Al Ain is a tough opponent, and Manchester City will have to play their best to win.
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Here are the details for the upcoming game:
- Teams: Manchester City vs. Al Ain
- Competition: Club World Cup
- Date: Soon
- Where to watch: DAZN app
Manchester City is ready for the game. They want to win and move on to the next round. Guardiola is confident in his team, and he thinks they can do it.