Manchester City are currently out in Saudi Arabia for the FIFA Club World Cup – the club’s first involvement in the prestigious competition.
It should be a time to celebrate last season’s UEFA Champions League win – which secured the Citizens a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup – although the schedule for December is looking very busy as a result.
Manchester City will have four games to play before the end of December if they reach the FIFA Club World Cup final.
So, what have sources close to Manchester City said about the FIFA Club World Cup? Let’s take a look…
What sources are saying about Manchester City
Well – according to the Daily Mail – Manchester City are absolutely desperate to bring the FIFA Club World Cup back to the Etihad Stadium.
Some may argue this goes without saying, but it sounds as if there is something of an emotional weight on Pep Guardiola to emerge victorious in Saudi Arabia.
The Daily Mail add that the Spaniard sees the FIFA Club World Cup as legacy silverware, and believes it would bring a natural ‘close’ to his current squad’s circle, having won every other trophy so far.
This is the one piece of silverware which evades Manchester City – and Guardiola sounds determined for his players not to miss out on the unique opportunity.
The 52-year-old is a known perfectionist, so you can only imagine how eager he is to get his hands on the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in his Manchester City career.
Guardiola has already won the FIFA Club World Cup on two occasions with Barcelona and once at Bayern Munich.
Manchester City prepare for FIFA Club World Cup debut
Manchester City make their FIFA Club World Cup debut against Urawa Red Diamonds tonight.
The Japanese outfit defeated León 1-0 in the Quarter-Final to reach this stage.
Mohammed Al Hoish will oversee the clash – which will earn Manchester City a route into Friday’s final against Fluminense if victory is secured.
If Manchester City end up winning the FIFA Club World Cup, there will be even more in store for the Citizens – including a potential bonus trophy.
