Manchester City team news: Benjamin Mendy could make return from injury against Burton Albion in Carabao Cup, reveals Pep Guardiola

Manchester City team news: Benjamin Mendy could make return from injury against Burton Albion in Carabao Cup, reveals Pep Guardiola
Benjamin Mendy could make his long-awaited return to the Manchester City team in Wednesdays Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Burton Albion, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.The French full-back has been out of action since November having undergone surgery on a knee injury.2

Benjamin Mendy has been joining in with the celebrations, but now he can get back on the pitch

But Guardiola has revealed Mendy has travelled with the rest of the City team for their second-leg against League One Burton.“He is in the squad, he will travel with us,” the manager told the media at a pre-match press conference.Asked if he could be on the bench, Guardiola added: “Maybe.”City have all but put the tie to bed already, as they go to the Pirelli Stadium with a huge 9-0 lead from the first-leg.And while Guardiola will make changes to his team, he is likely to field another strong XI against a side two divisions below them with Kevin De Bruyne among the senior players set to feature.2

Man City pulled no punches against their League One opponents at the Etihad

“The guys who have a lot of games in their legs are going to rest,” Guardiola said.“Players who need to play, who haven’t played lately or have come back from injury, are going to play.”“We are going to play some young players and some will be on the bench.“Two or three will play and two or three will be on the bench. Kevin is going to play.” Captain Vincent Kompany, though, remains on the injury list.The Belgian centre-back has been out since the victory over Liverpool on January 3 with a muscular problem and is not ready for this game.Guardiola said of Kompany: “He’s not OK. He’s had a few little injuries and he’s not fit.Asked when the defender will return, Guardiola added: “Soon – but I don’t know when.”

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Arsenal boss Unai Emery lauds Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka and wants his academy graduates to follow their lead
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Manchester United transfer news: How Liverpool could miss out

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Derby County vs Aston Villa: Former Chelsea stars Frank Lampard and Jody Morris 'buzzing' to be facing John Terry in play-off final Thursday, 16 May 2019 ( 3 weeks ago ) Derby County assistant Jody Morris has told talkSPORT he and manager Frank Lampard are 'buzzing' to be facing former Chelsea team-mate John Terry in the play-off final.
Former Chelsea stars Frank Lampard and Jody Morris 'buzzing

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Feb 22, 2019 · Chelsea will face a trip to Dynamo Kiev of Ukraine in the last 16 of the Europa League, where Arsenal take on French club Rennes. Friday's draw in Nyon was not protected by any seeding but teams
Europa League last-16 draw: Arsenal land Rennes while Chelsea

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Wu Lei: 'Chinese Maradona' attracts more than 40m viewers in China for 12-minute Espanyol La Liga debut Written by: fpnews Posted on: February 9, 2019 Espanyol's trip to Villarreal in La Liga attracted more than 40million viewers in China hoping to catch a glimpse of their new January signing.
'Chinese Maradona' attracts more than 40m viewers in China

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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has pledged his international future to England. Rice, 20, has won three senior Republic of Ireland caps, all in friendlies, having played for his grandparents
West Ham Star Rice Chooses England Over Rep. of Ireland

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's response to Mohamed Salah 'not celebrating' any of his three goals against Bournemouth. and the fact he has never been worried about his supposed drop in form.

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Brighton 1-3 Burnley: Chris Wood double helps Clarets climb out of Premier League relegation zone Burnley did their Premier League survival chances no harm as two goals from Chris Wood put them on course for a 3-1 victory at Brighton.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-3 Burnley: Chris Wood double helps

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Leicester City must break transfer record for Youri Tielemans If Leicester City are to sign Youri Tielemans on a permanent basis this summer, the midfielder will not come cheap. In fact, the Foxes will have to smash their transfer record to bring the Belgian in from Monaco.
Brendan Rodgers will have to break Leicester transfer record

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Chelsea fans loving it with 'easy' Europa draw in the stag-do capital of Europe. "Easy peasy lemon squeezy." Chelsea get Slavia Prague in the Europa League Draw! AND Napoli & Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang mask: talkSPORT host Jason Cundy
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'grow up!' The Gabon international donned a mask inspired by the Hollywood film 'Black Panther' after netting his second goal in the 3-0 victory Jason Cundy has told Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to 'grow up' after he donned a mask to celebrate his brace against Rennes.
Stamford Bridge is a 'quiet' stadium lacking in atmosphere
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Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell has described Stamford Bridge as a 'quiet' stadium lacking in atmosphere. Sidwell, who spent a brief part of his career in west London, believes Blues fans fail to generate much noise compared to other Premier League clubs.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang mask: talkSPORT host Jason Cundy

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Hibernian appoint new manager Hibs have named Paul Heckingbottom as their new manager following the recent departure of Neil Lennon. The 41-year-old former Barnsley and Leeds United boss has agreed a deal at Easter Road until the summer of 2022 and will be assisted by former Scotland defender Robbie Stockdale.
Report: Hibernian could appoint former Leeds manager Paul

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