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Travel and training: Preparing for the Italian job

City jetted out to Italy ahead of our Champions League game against Atalanta on Tuesday after going through their paces at the CFA.

Before the players departed to Milan from Manchester Airport, manager Pep Guardiola put his players through a light morning session at the City Football Academy, which was watched by the world’s media.

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City go into the game knowing a win against the side we beat 5-1 a fortnight ago would guarantee us a place in the knockout stage of the tournament, with two further games still to be played in Group C.

We will have to do so without the services of David Silva, who is injured and Phil Foden, who misses out after being sent off last time out against the Italians.

Check out the gallery below for the best travel and training pictures ahead of the game.

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HIGH FLYER : Ian Carlo Poveda is one of a number of youngsters included in our travelling party

HIGH FLYER : Ian Carlo Poveda is one of a number of youngsters included in our travelling party
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HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Ilkay Gundogan had his game face on he boarded the plane

HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Ilkay Gundogan had his game face on he boarded the plane
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POWER SERGE : Kun will be looking to maintain his superb form against Atalanta

POWER SERGE : Kun will be looking to maintain his superb form against Atalanta
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FOCUS TIME : Riyad Mahrez is a study in concentration

FOCUS TIME : Riyad Mahrez is a study in concentration
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BRAZILIAN BLEND : Gabriel Jesus was in great spirits as he boarded the plane at Manchester Airport

BRAZILIAN BLEND : Gabriel Jesus was in great spirits as he boarded the plane at Manchester Airport
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MAN OF THE MOMENT : Kyle Walker was in upbeat mood following his last-gasp heroics against Southampton at the weekend

MAN OF THE MOMENT : Kyle Walker was in upbeat mood following his last-gasp heroics against Southampton at the weekend
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WINNERS' SMILE : Hat-trick incoming?

WINNERS' SMILE : Hat-trick incoming?
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MY GUY : Riyad Mahrez reporting for duty.

MY GUY : Riyad Mahrez reporting for duty.
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GETTING LOSE : Aaaaaaaand stretch.

GETTING LOSE : Aaaaaaaand stretch.
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EYES IN : Keeping that focus during a Rondo.

EYES IN : Keeping that focus during a Rondo.
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YORKSHIRE BOYS : Positive vibes only for John Stones and Kyle Walker.

YORKSHIRE BOYS : Positive vibes only for John Stones and Kyle Walker.