Marc Guéhicenter City of Manchesterwill not participate this Wednesday in the second leg of the semifinals of the League Cup against him Newcastle United and will also miss a possible final due to the competition regulations.
The English central defender arrived at City from Crystal Palace in January for €23 million, and although the rules were changed this year to allow a football player to play for two clubs in this competition, there was a deadline for signing up.
Having confirmed the signature of the Guéhi after the first leg of the semi-finals was played against Newcastle – which ended in a 0-2 victory for the Pep Guardiola-, the central defender will not be available either this Wednesday or in the hypothetical final of Wembley against the winner of Arsenal-Chelsea.
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Interestingly, City’s other three signings in this winter market will be able to play in both games. Antonio Semenyowho was transferred in the first days of January, already played and scored in the first game, and will also be available Max Alleynewhose transfer to Watford was cut in the first days of the year, the Severrere of Narwho returned to the club after a disastrous loan spell at Middlesbrough. As the Norwegian did not play for ‘Boro’ in this competition, he will be available for Guardiola.
