Manuel Akanji names Chelsea star he’d love to play with as Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Jude Bellingham

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Published on 2024-04-17 05:00:00

Pep Guardiola spoke to the media ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid and gave his opinion on Jude Bellingham. Guardiola praised Bellingham for his quick settling in at a top club like Borussia Dortmund and highlighted his goal-scoring ability and mentality. Guardiola believes Bellingham is an exceptional player and City will have to control him in the upcoming match.

Manchester City will be looking to qualify for a fourth consecutive Champions League semi-final as they face Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. The tie is finely poised after a 3-3 draw in the first leg. Guardiola is excited for the match and is confident that his team will perform well against the European giants. City will be aiming to build on their impressive performance in the first leg and secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Former City youngster Cole Palmer impressed by scoring four goals in a 6-0 win over Everton, overshadowing Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring chart. Meanwhile, Manuel Akanji expressed admiration for a Chelsea player he would like to play alongside. As the transfer window approaches, City may look to strengthen their squad with a new forward, but they believe that the asking price for one target is excessive.

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