Pep Guardiola “Sure” Players Have World Cup In Mind | Football News

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola mentioned on Friday he believes the upcoming World Cup is in gamers’ minds as they attempt to keep away from harm amidst a congested schedule for his or her golf equipment. Guardiola confirmed that England duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are unlikely to play for the Premier League champions once more earlier than the break for the World Cup subsequent month as they battle to slot in time to be chosen by Gareth Southgate. Manchester United’s Raphael Varane left the sphere in tears when the France centre-back suffered a muscle harm in opposition to Chelsea final week.

The majority of Premier League golf equipment taking part in in Europe are in the midst of a run of 13 video games in a most of 42 days.

“I am pretty sure they have one eye on the World Cup,” mentioned Guardiola at his pre-match press convention forward of City’s journey to Leicester.

“Unfortunately many players got injured and will miss the World Cup. It’s a big blow for them.

“Now it’s simply two or three weeks earlier than the tip, so it’s the final effort. I all the time say the easiest way to not get injured is to be targeted and provides your most within the sport. When you lose the eye is if you end up in danger.”

Erling Haaland is not going to Qatar as Norway failed to qualify, but is nursing a foot injury.

Haaland came off at half-time of City’s 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund in midweek, but Guardiola refused to confirm whether the Premier League’s top goalscorer will be fit to face the Foxes.

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“He feels higher,” added Guardiola. “We have coaching this afternoon and we’ll assess him in just a few hours.”

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