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Guardiola traveled to the United States for matches against Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool and Bayern Munich with a team composed mostly of young players, as many of his regular stars enjoy an extended break following their exploits in Russia.
Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, Ederson, David Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Sterling Raheem, Kyle Walker and John Stones did not make the trip to participate in the pre-season Champions Cup International. tournament with most not expected until one week before the start of the national season in England.
Guardiola also suffered a setback in the transfer market this summer with Italian international midfielder Jorginho of Naples, after manager Maurizio Sarri in Chelsea, and Riyad Mahrez of Leicester signing 60 million pounds ($ 79 million). ), the Spanish is preparing to season with almost the same team.
It's far from ideal but Guardiola will not force any player to come back just for fun.
"That's what it is," said the Spaniard. "We talked – they have to come back ready, if the days before they are tired and that they do not want to fight for the Community Shield, play at Arsenal, stay on vacation, we can not forget what we have If we are ready, they will help us and if we do not wait for them, if they are not ready mentally and physically, they will not come back.
"It has been a pleasure working with the academy players over the past few days."
On Jorginho, Guardiola added: "I was disappointed (not to sign it), we tried, but the players have to go where they go.
"It would be a mistake for him if he came and that he wanted to go to Chelsea with Maurizio Sarri, if they want to come, that 's fine, but that' s it. he wants to go to Chelsea, all that is best for him.
"It is therefore important that English football has received an outstanding player and in the end if he wants to come, it is better that he come.
"My advice is always to go where they want to go."
Former England goaltender Joe Hart, meanwhile, is ready for a period of surprise play in the United States after returning to the club after a loan spell in West Ham United.
He played for City in the Champions League qualifiers against Steaua Bucharest in August 2016 after being eliminated by Guardiola after arriving in Manchester two years ago.
"Joe is our player," Guardiola said. "In his situation, he is there and we will try to find a solution, which is best for him and otherwise he will stay here.
"He is one of the most incredible professionals I have ever met, he trains as a young 18 year old.
"I know it is not easy for him what happened in the last period, but he is with us and tomorrow he will play, he is with us."
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