Manchester City defensive issues grow as Guehi pulls out
Erling Haaland and Rodri were named in the FIFPRO World 11, with Alex Greenwood in the women’s XI. Lionel Messi returned, while Harry Kane missed out despite winning the Ballon d’Or.
Manchester City could get more from Rayan Cherki by playing him higher behind Erling Haaland, reducing deep turnovers and letting him create in the final third under Enzo Maresca.
Manchester City have lost three straight despite dominating possession. Enzo Maresca’s side are vulnerable in transition, have no clean sheet in nine games and have conceded 17 in their last eight.
Marc Guehi has withdrawn from England duty with a hip injury after Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest. A scan will assess the issue, but the international break could aid his recovery.
Manchester City are still interested in Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, who wants to leave for regular football. Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Como and RB Leipzig are also interested.
Erling Haaland and his father donated a £103,000 1594 history book to Bryne library. The rare gift has gone on public display and is supporting a local reading drive.
Manchester City’s three-game slide has exposed defensive imbalance. Injuries, poor form and rotation have left Enzo Maresca without a settled back four, while midfield gaps keep exposing the defence.
Charlton Athletic are being urged to move for Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga in January after his Swansea City loan stalled. Talks to end the 17-year-old’s spell early could open a new move.
