No one misses out as Manchester City return to training
Manchester City returned to training today.
Simon Bajkowski has reported for Manchester Evening News that no member of the City squad was left out of their pre-season training session today. Furthermore, Bajkowski reports that despite being left out of Manchester City's FIFA Club World Cup squad James McAtee and Jack Grealish have reported for training today. Both players are considered likely to leave City later this summer. But they have begun training with their teammates once again. This shows that despite their futures likely lying elsewhere they are still welcome members of City's squad.
No further updates from City training have emerged as of yet.
Outside of who joined the Manchester City squad for training today no other updates have emerged at this stage. One of the biggest points of interest surrounded Rodri's fitness. Manchester City's midfield general sustained a minor injury concern at the FIFA Club World Cup. It is believed that the injury wasn't serious. An update could potentially emerge during the week regarding Rodri's fitness.
The City squad has gotten to work ahead of the 25/26 season. There is a sense of excitement that surrounds the beginning of Manchester City's pre-season. A new season is just around the corner and City's preparations for their opening fixture against Wolves at Molineux on August 16 have begun.
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