After both these sides crashed out of the ‘European Super League’ fiasco in midweek, they can now put controversy aside and focus on tangible silverware, and significantly for Manchester City, a chance to win a joint-record eighth League Cup as well as take another a step towards the treble.
Team selections will be crucial, naturally and so all eyes on whether Pep focuses 100% upon this trophy, 100% on the Champions League semi-final later in the week – or both!
Kevin De Bruyne is thought to be 75% ready to face Spurs according to Physioroom, having trained on Friday. Sergio Aguero is another thought to be extremely close to making a return. John Stones is unavailable on the back of a recent red card.
Harry Kane faces a late fitness test and the decision to play or not will literally be made today.
Matt Doherty also being assessed, he is thought to be in with a 50% chance of taking part. Ben Davies remains out with his calf/shin/heel injury.
Fernandinho is sharpening his studs !
We have a slightly better chance if he plays but realistically the game will be won in midfield…& we’ll likely start 3 players who cant put a stint in…our only hope is if Citeh go down to 10 early doors…
Massive gamble playing Kane! Tap his injured ankle and he is off! Given that we are effectively a 1 man team probably got no option but still a risk worth taking??!!
Don’t believe the hype. Kane’s playing. Absolutely 100%. He will score too I expect.