Manchester City Prepares for Juventus Clash

Manchester City heads into a crucial UEFA Champions League match against Juventus in Turin, seeking to recover from a recent string of disappointing results, including a 4-1 loss to Sporting CP and a draw after leading 3-0 against Feyenoord. Pep Guardiola's team is currently in a precarious position in the league phase, needing a win to boost their chances of automatic qualification for the last-16. The return of Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden from injury is a positive note for City, although several key players remain sidelined, including Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji. Juventus themselves are struggling, having drawn their last two matches and lost their prior three in European competition. The match is particularly significant as City also prepares for an upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United. Guardiola's squad features a mix of seasoned players and younger talent as they aim to secure vital points in the Champions League.