Guardiola on Foden & De Bruyne absence in Man City vs Spurs: PL selection calls

Guardiola sheds light on Foden & De Bruyne absence in Man City vs Spurs: PL selection calls

1. Pep Guardiola explains absence of Kevin De Bruyne & Phil Foden.

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2. De Bruyne was left on the bench vs Tottenham.

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3. Lewis started instead, with Rodri and Bernardo Silva also starting.

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4. De Bruyne's absence was "purely tactical".

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5. Foden was not involved in the matchday squad.

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6. Foden felt unwell the night before the match.

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7. City beat Spurs 4-2 in a previous meeting this season.

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8. De Bruyne is a two-time PFA Player of the Year.

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9. Guardiola's system calls for changes in lineup.

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10. Foden has returned to Manchester due to illness.

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