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Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola tallied the cost of a hard-fought win in the final of the English League Cup in Chelsea on Sunday, when major players were lost due to the lack of money. an injury, with decisive matches at local and European level..
Sity loses Laporte Fernandinho as a result of an injury
Defender Emeric Laporte and midfielder Fernandinho left the field due to an injury, saying it was unlikely that they would be back before City's match against Schalke during the Elimination phase of the Champions League on March 12, after the team's 3-2 victory.
Manchester City, who beat Chelsea 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw after an overtime, will be tired when it resumes its pursuit of Premier League leader Liverpool West Ham United at Union Stadium on Wednesday.
"The other clubs in the Champions League do not participate in two Local Cups and the pressure is starting to be felt on their players," he said.
"I am impressed by the ability of City players to play games, matches and games and not get hurt, but in the end, that happens."
Manchester City continue to play in the Confederations Cup against Swansea City, which is second in the quarter-finals next month, as well as for the Premier League and the Champions League..
Guardiola reduced Sunday's 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United, a result that allowed his opponent to take a point over City. "They are still in the lead, they are still favorites to win the title,"He said.
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