Pep Guardiola ‘Pleased and Excited’ About Manchester City’s Prospect at FIFA Club World Cup – News18

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he’s “excited and very pleased” at the prospect of his facet’s bid to attempt and safe FIFA Club World Cup glory this week.

The treble winners certified for the event by advantage of their Champions League closing victory over Inter Milan in June. They start our marketing campaign on Tuesday with a semi-closing conflict towards Japanese facet Urawa Red Diamonds, who’re the 2022 AFC Champions League winners.

Guardiola’s facet jetted out for the showpiece international membership event in Saudi Arabia, straight after Saturday’s Premier League conflict with Crystal Palace.

For City, it’s a primary-ever foray into the Club World Cup with the Club additionally searching for to turn out to be the primary crew in English historical past to win the quintet of league, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

But Guardiola, who triumphed with Barcelona and Bayern Munich within the event, sees guiding City into this competitors as a second to relish and enjoyment of.

“We love to go to play in the FIFA Club World Cup. I am very pleased and excited to go there to try to win it, of course. It’s nice (the possibility of being world champions). It’s a goal we could not have imagined to be there, but we are there,” Guardiola mentioned.

City flew out to Jeddah for the Club World Cup on the again of what was a irritating 2-2 Premier League draw with Palace at the Etihad. They at the moment are 5 factors behind leaders Arsenal, however have certified for the knock-out phases of the Champions League.

And Guardiola hopes the Club World Cup can assist his facet get better their successful contact as they go seeking a fourth trophy of 2023. “To play this tournament you need to be there and fly there, and we will see the environment, then play Urawa and try get to the final. It’s nice,” he added.

The Club World Cup has already kicked off, and City’s semi-closing rivals secured their spot within the closing 4 by defeating Leon, the Mexican crew that claimed their first CONCACAF Champions Cup title again in June.

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