Pep Guardiola press conference
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Gianluigi Donnarumma, Man City
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Cherki was ruled out for around two weeks before the international break but Marmoush picked up an injury while playing with Egypt.
I’m desperate for Phil Foden to feel happy and play with joy - The England international has struggled with injury at the start of the season.
Donnarumma is one of the best shot stopping goalkeepers in the world, but he lacks something Guardiola has always found mandatory before
For over a decade, City's stability contrasted with the chaos of Manchester United's. But they are now experiencing their own upheaval
However, according to the information of TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey, Rico Lewis was discussed in a potential deal for Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento earlier this summer, as Manchester City went in search of a long-term successor to Kyle Walker at right-back.
Ironically, despite Guardiola's earlier statements expressing a desire for a compact squad, the team has made several adjustments, including letting go of key players like De Bruyne and Walker. Now, injuries have rendered Manchester City's lineup even thinner, leaving them with an extremely streamlined team.
Manchester United faces off against cross-city rival Manchester City on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:30 a.m. PDT.
Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim has detailed a strong friendship with Manchester City’s Hugo Viana, but reveals the pair keep their footballing allegiances to one side. The build-up to the Manchester derby has already been dominated by stories surrounding both camps,
Donnarumma is seen as the replacement of Man City’s former goalkeeper Ederson, who left the club a few weeks ago to join Turkish team Fenerbahçe. In a press conference, Guardiola was asked about Donnarumma’s qualities and if he signed him to replace Ederson.