Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would have preferred a full seven days to prepare for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, but the tight run-up is the “price of success” after winning the League Cup. City’s schedule has been compressed by Premier League and FA Cup matches as they chase a domestic treble, leaving Guardiola disappointed with the lack of ideal preparation. He added that the team trained “absolutely nothing” since beating Crystal Palace and will make a late fitness call on Rodri.
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