Pep Guardiola’s side advanced to the final of the competition following a 3-0 win over the Japanese outfit, courtesy of a Marius Hoibraten own goal and strikes from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva.
And with the Club competing in the final of the Club World Cup for the first time in City’s history, Guardiola wanted to make sure the players who didn’t feature or tallied minimal minutes in the semi-final are maintaining fitness ahead of Friday’s match against Fluminense.
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A win over the Brazilian outfit would see City become the fourth English team to win the prestigious prize, joining Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea who have already lifted the trophy.
The final, at the King Abdullah Sport City stadium in Jeddah, is available to watch in the UK on TNT Sports and FIFA+. For fans outside of the UK, click here to find out how you can watch the match.
The official Man City app will also have free live radio commentary as part of our usual Matchday Live show that includes studio guests previewing and analysing the action.
View the best images from Wednesday’s recovery and training session in the gallery below.
