Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that Kyle Walker, selected the day before to participate in the World Cup (November 20 – December 18) with England, was not yet available. The Sky Blues are due to host Brentford on Saturday (1.30pm) as part of Matchday 16 in the Premier League for their final game before the long winter break.
The Spanish coach has not shown himself to be worried about the health of his defender, called up when he has not yet returned to play since his adductor operation at the beginning of October: ” It’s Gareth’s decision (South Gate), we support it 100%. I’m not involved. After Saturday, the players belong to their national team, not to us. I don’t care »
Haaland still uncertain, Phillips recovered well
Announced as a substitute by Guardiola for Manchester City’s last two meetings, Erling Haaland will be ” a little better “And he could claim a starting place against Brentford based on his feelings during the last training session. Also called up with England, Kalvin Phillips is fully available for his coach.