Pep Guardiola on James McAtee 👇
“Better than the previous game.
“He moved really well and attacked the box really good.
“The right side with Oscar and Macca were brilliant first half.
“We struggled in build-up because they were close, but it’s fine. Generally, it was really good.”
Pep Guardiola on the fans in the Yankee Stadium 👇
“Seven goals previous game, five today, the guys who did the tickets was good, we were glad to see a lot of blue shirts here.
“It’s so good to see the stadiums with a lot of blue shirts, it’s a lot of pride.
“I would’ve preferred to bring all the players, KDB, Stones, Kyle, but the schedule is the schedule. That’s why it wasn’t possible for them to come here.”
Pep Guardiola on Oscar Bobb 👇
“He’s electric, small spaces he’s really good.
“Sometimes in the last part he has to be more composed and reduce his speed for example the chance he missed he has to be more calm, shoot or pass to Erling.
“It’s a question of time, he’s young but his work ethic is unbelievable. He can play striker, pockets, winger.”
Shaun Wright-Phillips on Micah Hamilton 👇
“He’s done what everyone wants to see an Academy player do.
“He is tenacious, has creativity and his decision making is so good.
“He will go a long, long way.”
Joleon Lescott on the Milan game 👇
“The players that played well will take it as a positive - the atmosphere was outstanding and the fans appreciate good football and goals.
“Use pre-season as getting physically ready for the season rather than mentally.
“It’s all about preparation - today was a work day and tomorrow is travel. Tomorrow everyone can recover.”
It finished 3-2 to AC Milan here in the second game of City’s USA Tour 2024.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half but I Rossoneri went in 2-1 ahead at the break courtesy of a brace by Lorenzo Colombo.
Pep Guardiola young charges levelled 10 minutes into the second half – and it was a goal made in the Academy, with James McAtee heading home Micah Hamilton’s pinpoint cross from the left.
With both teams pushing for the victory, it was Paulo Fonseca’s men who earned the win, substitute Nasti producing a fine finish with just over 10 minutes remaining.
Despite the final scoreline, it was another valuable workout for the Blues, who also showcased their new third kit in the second half.
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Four minutes to be added on. Same as the first half.
Can we find an equaliser in these last few minutes?
OFF: Ederson, Grealish
ON: Carson, Gvardiol
CommentaryReporting by Paul Brown @mancity