Manchester City suffered a 3-2 defeat against Milan in a pre-season friendly, with Erling Haaland scoring the only positive goal for Pep Guardiola’s side. The reigning Premier League champions are facing uncertainty as key players are rumored to depart, leaving the squad looking shaky ahead of the 2024-25 season. Despite some bright spots, including Haaland’s goal and Oscar Bobb’s performance, the team struggled to make an impact, with Jack Grealish enduring a tough match.
Milan took an early lead with two goals, but City fought back with James McAtee scoring a header to equalize. However, Milan secured the win with Marco Nasti’s goal. Guardiola, missing half of his squad still on holiday, couldn’t draw many conclusions from the match. The result raises concerns about City’s stability for the upcoming season.
The match highlighted City’s need to regroup and strengthen their squad before the season kicks off. While it’s still early days, Guardiola will need to address the team’s performance and make necessary adjustments. Stay tuned for more football news and updates on Manchester City’s progress as they prepare for the new season.