All 16 Man City players on international duty and their fixtures as Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne miss out

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Published on 2024-03-21 14:00:00

Manchester City have a total of 16 players away on international duty this week, with key players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, and Ederson not included due to injuries. This is actually a smaller number of players away than usual for the club. The rest of Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad are spread across various international teams and will be facing strong competition in friendly matches as they prepare for upcoming tournaments.

Players like Phil Foden, John Stones, and Kyle Walker will be looking to secure their spots in the England national team ahead of Euro 2024, with tough matches against Brazil and Belgium scheduled. Other City players, such as Erling Haaland and the Portuguese contingent, will be participating in friendly matches as they prepare for various competitions. The international break also provides an opportunity for players like Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji to represent their respective national teams.

Additionally, some City players, like Rico Lewis, will be in competitive action for their respective youth teams during the international break. With injured players like De Bruyne and Ederson sidelined, it’s a chance for others to gain valuable minutes on the pitch. Overall, the break offers City players the opportunity to represent their countries, test themselves against top competition, and prepare for future tournaments and qualifiers.

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