Man City pursue renaissance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
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The Spaniard coach has since been sent into a wave of change; unleashing three signings Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders.
Pep Guardiola spent some time pondering how his club Manchester City never gripped any piece of major silverware in England and Europe last season.
The Spaniard coach has since been sent into a wave of change; unleashing three signings Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders.
The trio together with backup goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli was ushered in early enough before City flew to the USA for the ongoing Fifa Club World Cup.
That quick transfer business sent a clear message that Guardiola is keen on winning this new-look showpiece.
Certainly, the return for Rodri from injury and availability of Erling Haaland makes them a potent side to spark a renaissance, akin to their 2023 treble-winning year.
They however must first negotiate Group G where business starts against Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania tonight.
Moroccan powerhouse Wydad boast of a record 22 league titles but finished third in the last season and recently lost to FC Porto and Sevilla in friendly matches.
Wydad has recently acquired the services of veteran Nordin Amrabat from Hull City and former PSV Eindhoven youngster Mohamed Rayhi at the front.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
Man City vs. Wydad (7pm)
Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal (10pm)
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Pachuca vs. RB Salzburg (1am)
Al Ain vs. Juventus (4am)
Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (7pm)
Inter Miami vs. Porto (10pm)
RESULTS
Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami
Bayern 10-0 Auckland City
PSG 4-0 Atletico
Palmeiras 0-0 Porto
Botafogo 2-1 Seattle Sounders
Chelsea 2-0 Los Angeles
Boca Juniors 2-2 Benfica
Flamengo 2-0 Esperance
