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The Premier League champions are grappling with injuries and inconsistency, putting their qualification hopes at risk.
Manchester City find themselves in an unusual position as they prepare to face Juventus in the Champions League.
The reigning Premier League champions are struggling with injuries and inconsistent form, leaving their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
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A series of disappointing results, including a heavy defeat to Sporting Lisbon and a draw against Feyenoord, has left City in 17th place in the 36-team Champions League table. While they are still in contention for a place in the knockout stages, their path to qualification is far from being straightforward.
Man City hit with injury crisis
Pep Guardiola has been forced to contend with an injury crisis, with key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Kevin De Bruyne sidelined for extended periods.
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The absence of these influential players has significantly impacted City's performance.
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12:41 - 09.12.2024
Guardiola leans on extra day to recover injured players
The additional time will allow his injury-ravaged squad to recover fully after their Premier League match against Crystal Palace.
"The season starts difficult, it will be difficult all season. We have to survive the season, every game, try to take points, to try to win games and go forward" Guardiola said via Reuters.
The Spaniard stressed the need for his team to remain resilient and focused despite their numerous challenges.
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23:00 - 08.12.2024
'It's a season to suffer' — Guardiola resigns from Premier League title race
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said they were not in the position to talk about the Premier League title race.
"Don't feel sorry, accept the challenge and maybe at the end we will have more satisfaction about the way we behave than in other seasons when we won the titles," he said.
While City's domestic form has been inconsistent, their Champions League campaign presents an opportunity to salvage their season.
In the 2020-2021 season, City overcame a difficult start to their campaign to secure a historic treble but can they Cityzens do it again?
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