Pep Guardiola has confirmed That Manchester City Star Boy will be out for two or three weeks with an ankle injury..”It will be two weeks, three weeks out. We feel so sorry for him, all of us! But we’re going to play new players, and in the next game, too… And in the second-half, too
Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that young sensation Claudio Echeverri will miss the team’s final Club World Cup group stage match against Juventus due to an ankle injury. Echeverri, who scored in City’s 6-0 thrashing of Al Ain, was forced to leave the field at halftime and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.
*Injury Setback for Echeverri*
The 19-year-old’s injury is expected to keep him sidelined for two to three weeks, dealing a significant blow to his development and playing time. Guardiola expressed sympathy for Echeverri, acknowledging the disappointment the young player must feel.
*Tactical Adjustments*
In light of Echeverri’s absence, Guardiola hinted at making significant changes to the lineup against Juventus, citing the need to manage the team’s energy levels in the sweltering weather conditions. He plans to make extensive use of substitutions to ensure the team can maintain a high level of intensity throughout the match.
*Prioritizing Performance*
With City needing to win against Juventus to top the group and avoid a potential last-16 matchup with Real Madrid, Guardiola will carefully select his team, balancing the need for success with the opportunity to give younger players valuable experience. The City boss will finalize his team selection for the Juventus match, taking into account the demanding conditions and the need for strategic player rotation [1].
