Pep Guardiola expects his Manchester City team to create plenty of goalscoring opportunities for the prolific Sergio Aguero this season.
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Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has moved one step closer to joining Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and is on his way to England to complete the move.
Counting the three he scored against Steaua Bucharest in a Champions League playoff match on Tuesday, the Argentina striker has six goals in three games so far.
He said: “I can not deny what everybody knows but, sorry, the deal is not complete”.
“But, I’m sorry guys, until a deal is complete or not complete, I will be open to answer questions about one player but until that moment he is not our player”.
The Spaniard said: “He has a chance to play tomorrow”.
‘I have an excellent relationship with Joe, ‘ said Guardiola. “We are delighted about that”, said Guardiola. “In a short time and in the way we’ve played the last two games, they’ve shown me how intelligent they are”.
Chelsea’s team manager Antonio Conte celebrates after his team won the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.
Hart’s transformation from City’s No 1 for eight seasons to second, and possibly, third choice represents a remarkable turnaround for the 28-year-old Englishman.
“When we pick the first squad and they meet up here there will be some lads who don’t play on a regular basis”. But it is a process, so we need time to get better about our goalkicks, about our buildup or four in the back or three in the back.
Guardiola, who took charge in the summer, has major reservations about Hart’s ability to play as the kind of “sweeper-keeper” his preferred system demands.
“I work with them like there is no end”. It was a little bit unusual and I am sure Mark Hughes can say the same. That is why I insist with the players how important this process is. “The situation with Joe, I have spoken clearly about in the last two press conferences”. I’m ready to work hard.
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has arrived in Manchester to finalise his move to Pep Guardiola’s City. They say “I don’t like the ball, I prefer to punish you in the counter-attack”.
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Toure once fell out of favour with the Catalan when the pair worked together at Barcelona, and his lack of appearances this season has sparked speculation about whether he will have a part to play in City’s new-look side.
