Man City news: Benjamin Mendy misses me a lot – Pep Guardiola welcomes the defender "clever"

Benjamin Mendy could return to Manchester City after suffering a knee injury in the semi-final of the first leg in the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday against Burton Albion. Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he had missed the Frenchman.

Left-back Mendy missed most of last season after breaking the cruciate ligament at the knee, and had surgery on his meniscus in November after a good start to the season.

Mendy played for the last time for City on November 11, the 3-1 derby against Manchester United, which means that Guardiola has usually had to face players out of position to lighten their defeat.

The city's trip to Burton Wednesday won the first leg 9-0 in Manchester. Guardiola should announce the changes. Mendy, of the group, will visit the Midlands.

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"The results indicate what we did, I would say that they say that he did not miss us much, but I would say that I miss him a lot."

"He is unstoppable, especially in the last third, he is so intelligent, he does not cross to cross, he is intelligent.

"I have the impression that it gives us an extra fee and I hope the club will use it during the latter part of the season."

Kevin De Bruyne is also among those who will be heading to Burton and will occupy some capacity as he continues to improve his fitness, while some of City's youngest players seem ready for an outing, including Phil Foden .

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"We're going to play Phil and have some [youngsters] on the bench, "he added. Two, three or four [young players] will play, and two, three or four on the bench. De Bruyne will play. "

Goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, just 20, has played in four Carabao Cup games this season. He will be played again on Wednesday, and he is very appreciated by Guardiola.

"He has incredible potential as a goalkeeper," Guardiola said. "He is so big, tall, fast and without fear, he can show how good he is. [against Burton]. "