This Wednesday, the Manchester City will receive Sporting for the return game of the round of 16 of the Champions League. In the press conference prior to the match, goalkeeper Ederson and coach Pep Guardiola highlighted Fernandinho’s importance and leadership for the group.
“I am pleased to have him. He is an incredible player and captain. At the beginning of the season, he suffered a bit coming back from vacation to pick up pace but now I have the feeling that he is better,” said the Catalan coach.
“I wouldn’t say he’s a coach, he has a very strong leadership, he’s a very important player, with a lot of experience…he’s more than a captain. He guides the young players and helps us every day with our routine. is a fundamental figure for our team”, highlighted Ederson, goalkeeper of the Brazilian team.
Manchester City has the classification forwarded to the quarterfinals, as they thrashed the Portuguese team 5-0 in Lisbon. The ball rolls at Etihad Stadium at 17:00 (BrasÃlia time).
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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