Update on Phil Foden’s injury as Pep Guardiola shows his “grumpy” response to a Real Madrid in-game decision

Update on Phil Foden’s injury as Pep Guardiola shows his “grumpy” response to a Real Madrid in-game decision

 

 

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Update on Phil Foden’s injury as Pep Guardiola shows his “grumpy” response to a real Madrid in-game decision

Phil Foden hobbled off the field during Tuesday night’s 3-3 draw against Real Madrid, giving Manchester City yet another concern this week.

 

This week in the Spanish capital, the England international was the star of an enormously encouraging performance for the reigning Champions of Europe. After an exciting first forty-five minutes, he scored the equalizer halfway through the second half.

 

Bernardo Silva’s opening goal inside two minutes was quickly cancelled out by a Ruben Dias own goal and Rodrygo strike, before efforts from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol could turn the game around once more.

 

However, a sensational effort from Federico Valverde would draw the game level once more, before Foden – who equalised in astonishing fashion – was withdrawn from his on-field heroics due to a late injury problem.

 

 

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Speaking to broadcasters after the contest at the Santiago Bernabeu this week, Pep Guardiola and Phil Foden himself both shone light on the issue sustained by the Englishman following his outstanding equalising goal in the game and overall exemplary performance.

 

First quizzed on the injury, Pep Guardiola told the media on Foden, “It was a knock.” The City manager continued, “He was grumpy with me because I made a substitution but he made another fantastic goal.”

 

The 23-year-old Manchester City forward was subsequently asked whether he was ‘OK’ following the problem during the closing stages of the encounter, “I hope so, I’ve got a bad dead leg. A bit of time to recover and hopefully I can.”

 

Foden and Manchester City return to action in the Premier League this weekend as they welcome Luton Town to the Etihad Stadium, before Real Madrid travel to England for the second-leg of the quarter-final affair next Wednesday.

 

 

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Pep Guardiola could use the weekend’s fixture as an opportunity to rest and rotate his squad, however given the importance of every remaining Premier League fixture until the end of the season, wholesale rotation is unlikely.

 

 

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Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake will continue their own rehabilitation processes in the meantime, while Kevin De Bruyne will be hoping to overcome the illness that forced a late withdrawal from action at the Santiago Bernabeu.

 

 

 

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“Mind games” as Guardiola lavishes praise on exceptional Real Madrid boss

 

 

 

The anticipation at the Bernabeu has reached fever pitch as Real Madrid prepares to play Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League in just a few hours.

 

 

 

Both coaches have a lot of pressure to perform, and Carlo Ancelotti in particular is acutely aware that a mistake against Man City may be the end of his time at the Bernabeu.

 

 

 

But as this pivotal match draws near, the Italian manager has the support of his Man City rival.

 

 

 

Pep Guardiola hails Ancelotti

 

 

 

In the pre-match presser yesterday, Guardiola had notably knocked back implications that Ancelotti is not a tactically sound manager.

 

 

 

“I will never consider that Carlo Ancelotti is a bad coach tactically. See where he put Pirlo in Milan, how he uses Kroos and the position of Bellingham. In Manchester, we consider him to be a great coach, in everything,” Guardiola said.

 

 

 

Guardiola has the utmost respect for Ancelotti (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

 

 

 

Now, in an interview with TNT Sports, just before the game, the Man City manager echoed similar appreciation for his Real Madrid counterpart.

 

 

 

Talking about his personal relationship with Ancelotti, Guardiola said, “Exceptional person, we have a good relationship. We don’t see each other much. He’s more experienced, a little older!”

 

 

 

Guardiola went on to highlight how Ancelotti is exceptional at making teams work together as a cohesive unit.

 

 

 

“He’s been in many leagues with success. How he makes teams work, all the success [shows] how good he is,” the coach said.

 

 

 

The bonhomie between Ancelotti and Guardiola, though, might not necessarily reflect on the pitch this evening. In fact, it is expected to be quite a heated encounter between two of the best teams in Europe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Watch Live update: LIVERPOOL VS SHEFFIELD UNITED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liverpool host Sheffield United in the Premier League, live on TNT Sports 2

 

Goal, 17’ – Nunez closes down the keeper who fires against him and in (1-0)

 

 

Goal, 58’ – Bradley deflects in Hamer’s header for an own goal (1-1)

 

Goal, 77’ – Mac Allister rockets one into the top corner (2-1)

 

Goal, 90’ – Gakpo heads in a late third to send Reds top (3-1)

 

 

 

2 minutes ago

 

 

 

90+3′ – Liverpool 3-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

After seven more minutes at Anfield, the Reds have secured the victory. Liverpool will reclaim the top spot in the rankings, ahead of Man City and Arsenal.

 

 

 

The hosts have scored 26 goals in the final 15 minutes of league games this season, and they will score two more today.

 

 

 

Dejected, Sheffield United is waiting for the inevitable.

 

 

 

4 April 2024, 21:25

 

 

 

5 minutes prior

 

 

 

90 – Liverpool 3-1 Sheff United Goal

 

 

 

That completes the win! Gakpo merely needs to deliver the ball well enough to evade the defenders—Robertson’s ball is flawless. The Dutchman receives a cross from the left that is 25 yards out, and his header into the bottom corner for a 3-1 score is firm and precise.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:22

 

7 minutes ago

 

89’ – Liverpool 2-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

Last minute. Grbic flaps at a high cross and Nunez sends the loose, bouncing ball over the crossbar, with plenty of players in the way.

 

 

 

Diaz now releases Robertson down the left but Gakpo and Nunez can’t fashion an opening between them.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 minutes ago

 

 

 

86’ – Liverpool 2-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

McBurnie goes into the book for a typicaly aggressive aerial challenge, elbows straight into the head of Konate.

 

 

 

Holgate is replaced by Ben Slimane. Into the final few minutes at Anfield.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:18

 

 

 

11 minutes ago

 

 

 

82’ – Liverpool 2-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

Woodwork!

 

 

 

Jones turns well inside the area and feeds Gakpo; the Dutchman’s first shot is blocked and the second fizzes over the crossbar.

 

 

 

Mac Allister then curls a freekick over the wall – and smacks it against the upright!

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:16

 

 

 

19 minutes ago

 

 

 

GOAL! 78’ – Liverpool 2-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

Elliott swings a brilliant cross right to left and fellow sub Robertson is running onto it on the volley – but he smashes it past the near post for a goal kick.

 

 

 

Seconds later they attack the box again, it’s half cleared to the edge of the area…and Alexis Mac Allister runs onto it and barrels a hammer blow right into the top corner! Scintillating strike, 2-1 to Liverpool.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 minutes ago

 

 

 

74’ – Liverpool 1-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

Another double sub for the Reds. Gomez and Szoboszlai depart, Gakpo and Curtis Jones are on. The latter makes his return from injury after a lengthy lay-off from just before the Carabao Cup final.

 

 

 

Nunez is fouled just outside the box, quite clearly, but the referee opts against giving anything. The Uruguayan is incredulous.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:04

 

25 minutes ago

 

70’ – Liverpool 1-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

Konate is down and injured after Osula caught him and twisted his knee. Needs some attention, the centre-back – but after a few minutes he’s back on his feet.

 

 

 

Elliott crosses from the right and Diaz is ready to pounce – Ahmedhodzic just about clears. Robertson reloads for another cross and another corner but the Blades clear their lines.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 21:02

 

 

 

31 minutes ago

 

 

 

66’ – Liverpool 1-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

Van Dijk rises to bullet a header at goal off a corner but Grbic parries it around the post! From the next corner Konate almost nods goalwards but the Blades have enough back to clear.

 

 

 

25 minutes or so remaining and Liverpool, now, must certainly raise their game – they’ve allowed it to drift to this point.

 

 

 

4 April 2024 20:56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32 minutes ago

 

 

 

62’ – Liverpool 1-1 Sheff Utd

 

 

 

McAtee and Brereton Diaz off, McBurnie and Osula on for Sheffield United.

 

 

 

Salah and Gravenberch off, Elliott and Robertson on for Liverpool.

 

 

 

The Reds’ double sub was planned before the equaliser and Klopp went ahead anyway – a surprise to see Salah off perhaps.

 

 

 

 

 

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