Pep Guardiola is back at Manchester City after missing two weeks before the international break after undergoing back surgery.
Normally when Manchester City release pictures from a training session, all eyes are on which players are there - and who is not.
With Guardiola away, there have also been a number of developments regarding certain players - from two more injury concerns, Gareth Southgate's comments on Phil Foden's position, and some good performances from fringe players. Cole Palmer has left the club completely.Over the coming days and weeks, Guardiola will have a number of priorities to address now he's back at the club.
So with a few players doubtful, and others maybe needing a little bit more time to readjust from the break, Guardiola's first port of call will be to pick a midfield that can go to West Ham and help City win. Concerns over Mateo Kovacic could give Foden an opportunity in the centre, or Guardiola may decide that the right-wing role works for now. Then there is the question of how to integrate Bernardo Silva into the same system - with Bernardo and Foden competing for the same role at the start of the season.
Then there is Matheus Nunes, a deadline-day signing from Wolves, who has had a fortnight to prepare after not being called up for Portugal. If City are light in bodies in midfield, then Nunes could get games over the coming weeks. Our team of City experts will be on top of all the goings-on at the Etihad across deadline day and beyond, and you can get the latest updates and inside information to your phone by joining our new free WhatsApp community below.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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