Man Metropolis 2, Phil Foot 2 ‘, Jeremy Doku 42’
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What a win within the Membership World Cup opener for Manchester Metropolis and the crew! An ideal 2-0 win that confirmed some new faces, fascinating debuts and a rejuvenated Phil Foden.
An ideal general win, that will get the juices going because the membership look to win the entire thing. Foden, Vitor Reis and Doku performed particularly properly as we additionally noticed the stable debuts of Reijnders, Cherki and extra. The previous of which actually performed properly.
Enjoyable match and win as we transfer on to the response:
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Pep Guardiola Response
“We had good moments, many new gamers and the primary recreation on this Group Stage is at all times essential,” Guardiola mentioned.
“We began very well then after had some issues, particularly when shedding easy balls. Once you lose easy balls, the transition is somewhat bit there.
“However I noticed many good issues.
“That is the primary recreation, we’ll put together the following one with the brand new gamers.
“The primary three factors is essential.
“We’ve got the second to attempt to arrive within the final recreation to have certified then the final recreation to outline if we’re first.
“Step one is completed, that is essential. We’ll get well, practice good within the subsequent few days after which have recent legs for the following recreation.
“We’ll attempt to step-by-step enhance issues. It’s regular on this stage with new gamers and lots of people coming from huge accidents, step-by-step we’re going to take the precise tempo.”
Notable Tweets
Metropolis have gained all 3 of their matches on the FIFA Membership World Cup with out conceding a purpose.
— StatCity (@StatCity) June 18, 2025