Man City ready to face Newcastle after Super Cup success, says Guardiola

Manchester City might be prepared for its Premier League recreation with Newcastle United on Saturday regardless of having performed within the UEFA Super Cup in Athens on Wednesday, supervisor Pep Guardiola stated.

After its penalty shootout win over Sevilla, the City supervisor sarcastically thanked the Premier League for arranging the Newcastle recreation on Saturday.

Yet he stated his aspect could be prepared for the match on the Etihad Stadium, regardless of apparent fatigue.

“Of course we are ready. We need these type of challenges. We face difficulties with the injuries we have, the calendar. This is the challenge we have, to take a step forward,” Guardiola advised reporters on Friday.

“People went to sleep at 4am in Greece when they played at 10pm. Arrive, recover with 35 or 40 degrees in Greece. Come back, arrive here late, and then it’s this game, tomorrow’s game, today we cannot train,” the supervisor stated.

“This is why we won. Because we overcome all the time this kind of position. All the time we have less time to recover between the games, not a problem,” the Spaniard added.

Kevin De Bruyne is already a long-term absence after his hamstring harm throughout City’s 3-0 win over Burnley final Friday. Guardiola additionally has different harm worries.

Ruben Dias suffered a concussion in coaching earlier than its opening league recreation which dominated him out for seven days. John Stones additionally missed that recreation and the Super Cup with a hip downside.

“Maybe Ruben (Dias) will play. John (Stones) is out. Last training he didn’t feel comfortable, I don’t know how long that will be,” the supervisor confirmed.

City’s opponent Newcastle started the season with a powerful 5-1 win over Aston Villa final Saturday. Guardiola was stuffed with reward for the work Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe has achieved on the membership.

“Eddie Howe has built a fantastic, fantastic team for many reasons, in build-up, in transitions and ball possession. They control everything and it will be a massive test for us.”

Manchester City and Newcastle each opened the season with three factors, and Newcastle is prime of the Premier League on objective distinction.