Boss confirms Trafford will start in Carabao Cup final
Pep Guardiola has confirmed James Trafford will be in goal for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.The 23-year-old, who was included in England’s squad for the friendlies against Uruguay an...
Boss confirms Trafford will start in Carabao Cup final Pep Guardiola has confirmed James Trafford will be in goal for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. The 23-year-old, who was included in England’s squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, has played in every round of the competition so far and impressed throughout. Now he will feature in his first major cup final as he looks to help the Blues secure our first silverware of the season.
Asked if Trafford will play, the boss said, “Yes. It’s a [big moment] for the team. “Players have to be ready.
” Asked if he was happy with the goalkeeper’s attitude and application this campaign, the boss replied, “ Beyond [happy], yeah. ” Pep was also asked about Erling Haaland, and confirmed he is looking good to face the Gunners on Sunday. “I’m pretty sure he’s focused like all of us,” he said.
“I didn’t speak with him; we had two days off but I’m pretty sure he’s ready. ” Antoine Semenyo, like Trafford, is poised for his first major cup final. The former Bournemouth forward has seven goals in 16 appearances for the Blues, including a crucial opener in the 2-0 semi-final win over Newcastle United.