Manchester City, after a very rough November and December, splashed the cash this January transfer window, to the tune of €210 million ($219m). Their acquired forward Omar Marmoush, midfielder Nico González, and defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Nico Gonzalez was the deadline day signing, as he moved over from FC Porto on a four-and-a-half-year deal that should keep him at the club until June 2029.
FA Cup 4th Round FYIs
Leyton Orient vs Manchester City
Kickoff: Sat. Feb. 8, 12:15pm, Brisbane Rd, Leyton, East London, UK
Man City Preview Material: Starting XI Prediction Team News
Fun Fact: The last time Leyton Orient reached the FA Cup’s 4th round, a 17-year-old Harry Kane featured for them in that match.
Man City Team News
Will we see the first appearance of Nico Gonzalez in a Man City shirt on Saturday at Leyton Orient? Maybe, but I know who we won’t see- Ederson. City manager Pep Guardiola said on Sunday, in regards to his Brazilian goalkeeper: “He is not fully fit.”
Ederson has an unspecified issue. Ruben Dias and Oscar Bobb are both nearing a return from injury, but we doubt that Guardiola risks them here.
Jeremy Doku, Nathan Ake and Rodri remain sidelined long-term.
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