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Release Date: Monday 15th of July 2019 10:33
The Premier League Asia Trophy kicked off with an embarrbading start, as organizers were forced to explain why Manchester City's star attractions were not in China.
The triumphant winners of last season were due to travel to Shanghai for this week's Demonstration Tournament Saturday, but the team's flight was delayed twice due to an administrative problem involving the team. travel agent Thomas Cook Sport.
The champions were now hoping to leave Manchester on Monday, after their manager. Pep Guardiola Nuno Espirito Santo at the promotional press conference in Shanghai.
The media event was held without any representation of the city.
Premier League Communications Director David Antill said:Manchester City have encountered administrative problems while traveling in China, but these issues are being resolved and will not affect their participation in the Premier League Asia Trophy. We look forward to welcoming them to China very soon. "
The city had hoped to fly Sunday night after the initial delay, but this was postponed when the problem was not resolved.
With the team unable to arrive until Tuesday at the earliest, players will have little time to acclimate before their opening match against West Ham in Nanjing on Wednesday.
They will then play in the final match or third place against the Wolves or Newcastle in Shanghai on Saturday before playing friendly matches in Hong Kong and Japan next week.
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