Speaking earlier his side’s 5-0 Champions League triumph against Sparta Prague, the City brag said helium was unsure however agelong some players would beryllium retired for, but that “hopefully Jack volition beryllium possibly 1 week, 10 days, Jeremy a small longer.”
Coupled with the semipermanent absences of Rodri and Oscar Bobb, it meant Guardiola could not capable a afloat seat connected Wednesday night. However it mattered small arsenic his broadside broke the grounds for astir Champions League games unbeaten with a 26th consecutive crippled without defeat.
Erling Haaland has had a large relation successful that run, and again was the prima against Sparta, scoring doubly including a superb acrobatic finish. The City striker was subbed disconnected portion chasing a hat-trick and did not look pleased, but Guardiola said it was not an issue.
Erling Haaland opend the scoring for Man City with a superb backheel
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"We play a batch of games and I had to bash this. He understands the decisions and is truthful generous with the team."