Head coach of “Manchester City”. Pep Guardiola He announced plans to add new players to his squad in the January transfer window. The Spanish manager noted that his players have applied for some signings to help them in January.
Manchester City have been plagued by injuries this campaign and will not be able to defend their four consecutive Premier League titles. City lost Oscar Bobb to a broken foot in the summer, followed by the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner's ACL injury. Rhodri. There have been several other injuries at various points this season, leaving Guardiola's side bare.
Pep Guardiola has revealed plans to sign new players to Prime Video Sport ahead of his side facing Everton in the early Boxing Day kick-off clash. The manager revealed that members of the squad also wanted him to add new players in the January transfer window.
“If we can, we need to add players in January…absolutely! We struggled especially at the back, in the middle. I think even the players were asking ourselves… are we going to add some players?! Please!”.
Manchester City were largely inactive in terms of arrivals in the summer transfer window, making only signings Ilkay Gundogan and Savinho. This was despite the sales of Julian Alvarez, Sergio Gomez, Joao Cancelo and a host of other youngsters.
Pep Guardiola's side have lacked the depth that made them such a force in the Premier League this season, and their poor run of form continues. City have won just one of their last 12 matches in all competitions, losing nine times in this competition.
Pep Guardiola without the quintet as Manchester City prepares to face Everton
“Manchester City” head coach Pep Guardiola is again left with a weak squad ahead of the match against “Everton” in the Premier League. The Cityzens are without five senior players for the Boxing Day clash at the Etihad Stadium, with several youngsters named on the bench.
Goalkeeper Edersondefenders John Stones and Kyle Walker, midfielders Jack Grealish and Matheus Nunes are conspicuously absent from the matchday squad for the Cityzens. This group includes Ruben Dias, Rodri and Oscar Bobb, who will already miss the game due to injury.
Academy goalkeeper Spike Brits, 17, is one of two goalkeepers on the bench alongside Scott Carson, while Devin Mubama, Max Alleyne, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey and Nico O'Reilly are on the bench. Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and James McAtee are also among the substitutes for the champions.
Edited by Sai Krishna