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Hong Kong training: City gear up for Kitchee

The City players were back on the training field today as preparations for the game against Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee Sports intensified.

Pep Guardiola’s side face Kitchee on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Stadium.

After a tactical session in the morning, the squad then returned in the afternoon for an open training session in front of local supporters.

The game against Kitchee is our third of this summer’s Asia Tour, with the squad then setting off for Japan for one final match.

Phil Foden joined up with the squad on Monday having been given extra time to recover from his exertions with the England under-21s this summer.

“He was on holiday for one month but I saw him and he is so fit,” Guardiola said.

“I think he’s like Raheem Sterling – they don’t need to much time to feel good. His body shape, he is so sharp. He will be fit quick. I’m pretty sure he’s going to help us.”

See the best images from the session below!

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ALL SMILES : David Silva, Lukas Nmecha, Nabil Touaizi, Alpha Diounkou and Ian Poveda relax during a break in the session

ALL SMILES : David Silva, Lukas Nmecha, Nabil Touaizi, Alpha Diounkou and Ian Poveda relax during a break in the session
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BACK IN THE GAME : Phil Foden was straight back to work after linking up with the squad in Hong Kong

BACK IN THE GAME : Phil Foden was straight back to work after linking up with the squad in Hong Kong
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THUMBS UP : Angelino sends out a positive message

THUMBS UP : Angelino sends out a positive message
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ONE DIRECTION : Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri talk tactics

ONE DIRECTION : Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri talk tactics
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PRIZE GUYS : Pep Guardiola proudly holds aloft the 2019 manager of the year award along with members of the City coaching team

PRIZE GUYS : Pep Guardiola proudly holds aloft the 2019 manager of the year award along with members of the City coaching team
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FOCUS : Kyle Walker and Leroy Sane are a study in concentration

FOCUS : Kyle Walker and Leroy Sane are a study in concentration
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PEN PALS : Angelino and his team-mates stop to sign autographs

PEN PALS : Angelino and his team-mates stop to sign autographs
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SELFIE TIME : Leroy Sane was in demand with the Hong Kong fans!

SELFIE TIME : Leroy Sane was in demand with the Hong Kong fans!
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NET GAIN : Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is put through his paces

NET GAIN : Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is put through his paces
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GRANDSTAND VIEW : The City squad go through their paces

GRANDSTAND VIEW : The City squad go through their paces
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SIGNED AND SEALED : It's Raheem Sterling's turn to sign autographs

SIGNED AND SEALED : It's Raheem Sterling's turn to sign autographs
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THE BOSS : Pep was also only too happy to stop and sign autographs

THE BOSS : Pep was also only too happy to stop and sign autographs
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SUNSHINE BOYS : Sunlight bathes the scene at City's open training session in Hong Kong

SUNSHINE BOYS : Sunlight bathes the scene at City's open training session in Hong Kong

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