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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stressed the importance of Phil Foden as his team continues to fight for three major titles.
Phil Foden underwent surgery for appendicitis after withdrawing from the England squad during their clash against Ukraine.
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UCL Bayern Munich vs Manchester City team news, probable line-ups: Can Bavarians shock Guardiola?
City head into the match with a rather comfortable first leg advantage and hope to seal a ticket to the semis.
Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden’s return is a major boost as Manchester City battles for the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
Guardiola delighted at Foden’s return
Pep Guardiola has expressed his joy over the recovery of Phil Foden and says his return is very important for Manchester City's run of games.
Ahead of tonight’s match at the Allianz Arena for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Guardiola said, “We’re delighted [Phil is back]. Definitely, it’s good news for us.
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PREMIER LEAGUE ‘Manchester City not Premier League favourites’ – Wenger
The Frenchman – with seven games to go - says the title is still effectively in the Gunners’ hands.
“[How many minutes he is capable of] I don’t know. Ninety, for sure no. But his physicality is special. He is a special player who doesn't need a lot of training sessions to be fit.
“But he’s important - not just for tomorrow, but for the tight schedule we have ahead of us.”
Guardiola expect a challenge from Bayern
Guardiola anticipates a challenge from his former team in tonight's Champions League encounter at the Allianz Stadium in Germany, where Man City lead 3-0 from the first leg.
Still speaking, he said, “I’ve been here at Bayern Munich and I know the mentality of this club,” he said. “It’s everywhere, it’s in the skin. I know they believe they can do it.
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Tuchel has full confidence in Upamecano after shocking first-leg display
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has backed defender Dayot Upamecano to recover after his poor performance against Manchester City in the first leg of the Uefa Champions League quarter-final.
“We believe too but when you’re in these types of clubs… We’ll try to build this feeling that whatever happens, we can do it, like the history they have in the competition. We’re growing that.
“This is an opportunity to prove ourselves versus one of the best in Europe and we’ll try to impose our game.
“The mindset is to try and win the game. The approach is the same, come here knowing the quality they have. Focus on every single action that you have to do to get the best result and try to reach the semi-final.”
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