Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knock-out rounds.

Pep Guardiola is calling for “something special” from his Manchester City side to save their Champions League campaign. City, the 2023 winners, must beat Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to stay in the competition. Guardiola’s team have slipped outside the top 24 in the league phase after winning just two of their first seven matches.

Stones shone in the Treble success by transforming into a dependable solution in defensive midfield, largely alongside Rodri, however with the injury sustained by the Spaniard, Guardiola believes it rules out the idea of the England centre-back returning to the role this season.