Pep Guardiola to include ‘father figure’ in much-changed Manchester City side

December 16, 2025

TL;DR

Pep Guardiola will make changes for Manchester City's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford.
A 'father figure' will be included in the squad to provide leadership on the pitch.
This decision is a lesson learned from a previous defeat against Bayer Leverkusen.
James Trafford is confirmed to start in goal.
Players who did not feature against Crystal Palace and some from the academy will also play.
John Stones and Rodri are unavailable due to injury.
Omar Marmoush and Rayan Aït-Nouri are away on international duty.
Jérémy Doku is out for up to three weeks with a leg injury.
James Trafford will not be loaned out in January.

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