Manchester City held an open training session at the Joie Stadium today, offering fans a glimpse into their preparations. The session, streamed live on mancity.com, saw most of Pep Guardiola‘s squad participating. However, several players were absent from the session. This raised some questions as the team gears up for the new season.
The Manchester City squad trained with intensity. The players looked eager for the 25/26 season. Rodri participated in the session. He is working his way back to full fitness. The majority of Pep Guardiola’s squad took part in training. This is positive news for Man City. They continue to prepare for their Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 16.
Absences from Pep Guardiola’s training session explained
Four players were absent from training session. Kalvin Phillips and Mateo Kovacic are currently injured and their absences wasn’t a surprise. Vitor Reis also didn’t train. Fabrizio Romano reports he is close to a loan move to Girona for next season. Nico O’Reilly didn’t participate either. Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening News reports that O’Reilly wasn’t fit enough to train.
There was a positive vibe during the Manchester City training session. The team displayed sharpness, which bodes well for the 25/26 season. It is difficult to fully assess their progress. However, the atmosphere at the Joie Stadium was encouraging. The fans were excited to see the team train.
Upcoming friendly against Palermo
Manchester City has an upcoming friendly against Palermo this weekend. The team will look to fine-tune their preparations. Man City’s open training session provided insights into the team’s fitness and mindset. While some players are sidelined, the overall atmosphere seems positive. The focus now shifts to the friendly against Palermo. This will be a crucial test before the Premier League season begins.
