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Published on 2024-07-14 20:43:17
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola face the potential major injury blow as they prepare for the start of the 2024/25 campaign. The team will be without several key players for the pre-season as they participated in the European Championship and Copa America tournaments. Additionally, Julian Alvarez will be absent for the opening weeks of the new season due to his participation in the Olympics in Paris.
The Sky Blues are set to kick off their Premier League title defense with a match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge following a pre-season tour in the United States. They will also face Manchester United in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium in August. The fitness concerns surrounding the 28-year-old midfielder Rodri, who had a shock withdrawal during the European Championship final, add to the uncertainty for the team ahead of the new season.
Rodri had a significant impact on Manchester City’s successful 2023/24 campaign, helping them secure a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title. However, concerns around his fitness and potential injury could pose a challenge for Guardiola’s side as they aim to defend their titles and compete in various competitions in the upcoming season. Guardiola and the team will have to navigate through these challenges as they strive for continued success on the pitch.
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