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Pep tells City players to get their feet up before trip to the Amex

The Argus
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Pep Guardiola has told his players to rest after their efforts at Wembley <i>(Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)</i>
Pep Guardiola has told his players to rest after their efforts at Wembley (Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City players will need to cool off “in the fridge” before heading to the Amex.

City responded to last Wednesday’s draining penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid by digging in for a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.

The win, secured by a late goal from Bernardo Silva, maintained their hope of defending the domestic double but Guardiola later hit out at the scheduling of the fixture.

The City boss felt his players should have been allowed more rest after their European game and he now intends to give them a break before they return to Premier League action versus Albion on Thursday.

“In the fridge for two days,” said Guardiola when asked what his plans were for his squad ahead of the trip to the Amex.

“Don’t see each other, stay at home with your families. Try to rest, nothing special.

“Two days to prepare for Brighton and (Nottingham) Forest. One game at a time.”

Albion’s elimination from the Europa League and FA Cup, as well as Chelsea’s presence in the latter, left them with a 12-day break between games after the 1-1 draw at Burnley.