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Manchester City Abandons Usual Preparations to Train on Artificial Pitch Ahead of Champions League Match Against Young Boys

City Manager Pep Guardiola expresses concern over potential injury risk, alters regular training regime to give players chance to adapt to synthetic surface in Wankdorf Stadium.

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Overview

  • Manchester City alters its usual training routine for European away matches, opting to train on artificial pitch at Wankdorf Stadium, a day ahead of their Champions League game against Young Boys.
  • Pep Guardiola, the City manager, has expressed concern about the potential risk of injury from the synthetic surface but acknowledges the need for his players to adapt to the unfamiliar terrain.
  • Former City defender Nedum Onuoha suggests that the artificial pitch could lead to more issues post-match, as it takes longer for players to recover and causes more aches and pains.
  • Despite the change in training routine, Guardiola remains confident in UEFA's standards, noting that if games are allowed here, the pitch must be in good condition.
  • City seeks to maintain a 100% win record in this season's Champions League Group G, keeping into perspective their upcoming match at Old Trafford against Manchester United.