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 📢🌍 Update: Guardiola Ensures Team's Preparedness Ahead of Crucial European Clash ⚽️

🏟️ In an unexpected move, Pep Guardiola has changed his team's routine and opted for a training session at the stadium ahead of their crucial European showdown. Normally, the team prefers to train in Manchester before traveling for away games in Europe. However, Guardiola insists they need to adapt for the upcoming match on an unfamiliar surface.

🔝 Despite having no complaints, Guardiola expressed his preference for playing on a natural pitch. The City manager emphasized the need for players to acclimate to the stadium conditions by having a run-out session on the Bern pitch. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that UEFA deems the pitch suitable for the game.

💪 Guardiola's decision to alter the training routine aims to familiarize the squad with the unique dynamics of the pitch. This adjustment allows the players to understand the ball's behavior, adjust their movement patterns, and ensure they are well-prepared for every aspect of the game.

🌱 While Guardiola mentioned concerns about injuries, he hopes both sides will remain unscathed. Playing on an artificial surface is uncommon for City but suits the Swiss league and forces visiting teams in the Champions League to adapt. Guardiola believes natural grass is preferred due to its extensive usage among top-level teams.

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🔵 Heading into the Group G clash, City aim to maintain their perfect record following victories over Red Star Belgrade and RB Leipzig. If they secure back-to-back wins against Young Boys, who will visit the Etihad Stadium next month, City could secure their spot in the knockout stages with two games to spare.

🤕 The team has no fresh injury concerns except for long-term absentee Kevin De Bruyne. Guardiola addressed concerns about Jack Grealish's form, assuring fans that he has no doubt about the midfielder's quality and his immense contribution to the team since his arrival. Guardiola expressed confidence in Grealish's abilities and highlighted his importance to the squad.

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