Guardiola Is Dizzy, Manchester City's Back Line Is Limping Ahead Of Real Madrid

JAKARTA - Manchester City is facing a serious situation ahead of the match against Real Madrid in the first leg of the 2021/2022 Champions League semifinal. Josep Guardiola made dizzy with the back line of The Citizens limping.

Quoted from the official Manchester City website, Guardiola confirmed that two of their players, namely, Kyle Walker and John Stones are doubtful for playing against Madrid. Meanwhile, Joao Cancelo is definitely absent due to the accumulation of yellow cards.

"They (Walker and Stones) are doubtful, they haven't trained for the last week, 10 days, John since against Brighton. We will see how they are and take a decision tomorrow," said Guardiola.

Faced with a dizzying situation, the Spanish coach then said he would continue to monitor and see the condition of Kyle Walker and John Stones in training sessions until the nearest time before the match.

"We have time tonight and tomorrow morning to decide. I have to look at today's session to decide," Guardiola added.

This situation clearly makes the coach must be observant concocting the squad. However, if you look at the composition of the squad this season, Guardiola could have played midfielder Fernandinho as a defender, or played with a formation of three central defenders.

City's meeting with Madrid in the semifinals is not easy. However, City can appear more confident because the first leg will be held at their headquarters at the Etihad Stadium.