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Pep Guardiola gives his Manchester City squad the day off ahead of Real Madrid clash Manchester City face Real Madrid tomorrow night at the Etihad Stadium in the second leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Champions League tie. Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to fight back from a 3-0 deficit after their heavy defeat at the Bernabeu last week. The City squad was due to train today, but Pep Guardiola has given his squad the day off ahead of tomorrow night’s almost impossible mission.
The Manchester City squad has been given a day off from training. Jack Gaughan has reported for the Daily Mail that Pep Guardiola has given his Manchester City squad today off from training. The City squad was due to train today ahead of tomorrow night’s match.
Instead, the City squad will have a day to rest before tomorrow night’s match. That may be a smart move by Pep Guardiola, given how important tomorrow night’s match is and with the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal also on the horizon. Pep Guardiola wants his team to be prepared to take on the impossible tomorrow night against Real Madrid.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was in a fighting mood ahead of Tuesday night’s clash with Real Madrid. Speaking after his team’s 1-all draw with West Ham, Guardiola said his players have to believe that they can overcome a 3-0 deficit. He said if any of his players believe that they cannot, they should stay home.
Guardiola told the media: “ If they don’t believe, it’s his problem. They are adults, they have good salaries, mum and dad, well educated. If they don’t believe, in the Champions League, go home!