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Guardiola unsure what Man City can achieve after Club World Cup defeat

Savinho reacts after the final whistle (Phelan Ebenhack/AP)
Savinho reacts after the final whistle (Phelan Ebenhack/AP) (AP)
  • Manchester City was eliminated from the Club World Cup in Orlando after a 4-3 extra-time defeat to Saudi side Al-Hilal.
  • City initially led through Bernardo Silva but conceded goals to Marcos Leonardo, Malcom, and Kalidou Koulibaly, with Leonardo scoring the decisive goal.
  • Manager Pep Guardiola stated ‘it is too early to say’ if his team will contend for major prizes next season, despite observing positive aspects.
  • Guardiola noted the high level of competition and the re-emergence of defensive weaknesses that contributed to their exit.
  • Questions remain about City's squad size and potential player departures, alongside ongoing injury management for players like Rodri and John Stones.
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