See Why Man City Boss Pep Guardiola Has Told His Players To ‘Stay In The Fridge’

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See Why Man City Boss Pep Guardiola Has Told His Players To ‘Stay In The Fridge’ , Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made clear the impact of their punishing Christmas schedule , saying he would store his players in a fridge at his home over the festive period.

The Spaniard , keen not to make direct complaints on having to play two games in less than 48 hours , spoke metaphorically at his news conference.

“Go home ,

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open the fridge and get inside for 48 hours , ” he said.
“See you at the Etihad Stadium in two days. I’m not joking.”

Guardiola added:

“When I open the fridge to make an omelette maybe I talk with my players then , but apart from that , no way.”

ManCity discovered on Thursday they will have to play two games in less than 48 hours following confirmation of the TV schedules.

They visit Wolves on 27 December (19:45 GMT) and entertain Sheffield United on 29 December (18:00).