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Published on 2024-02-13 10:30:00
Manchester City is considered the heavy favorites in the Champions League match against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night. However, Copenhagen winger Viktor Claesson has faith that his team may have an unexpected advantage during the match.
City will be returning to European competition after facing the Danes in the first leg of their last 16 tie. FC Copenhagen has shown their prowess on home turf in the Champions League this season, securing wins against Manchester United and Galatasaray at the Parken Stadium.
The sensational atmosphere at the stadium has been instrumental in their victories. Claesson suggested that it won’t be an easy match for Pep Guardiola’s side. The home crowd isn’t the only advantage Claesson identified.
Speaking ahead of the match, Claesson pointed out that his side hasn’t played competitively since before Christmas due to the Danish season being on a winter break. Despite this, he believes the rest could serve the team well against City. Claesson stated, “It’s not a complete disadvantage that we haven’t played for a while,” hinting that City might have to contend with tired legs after playing a recent match.
On the other hand, City will be playing their fifth match in just over two weeks, whereas Copenhagen’s winter break has left them inactive for a prolonged period. City has maintained a winning streak in their last 10 matches, showing that the rest during the winter break has not affected their momentum.
Guardiola often emphasizes the need for his team to find their rhythm. Considering the stark difference in the teams’ recent form, it seems unlikely that Copenhagen’s winter break will have a significant impact on City’s form.
Overall, the clash between Manchester City and FC Copenhagen is eagerly anticipated. The long break for FC Copenhagen may not necessarily translate into a significant advantage when up against an in-form Manchester City side.
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