All about fitness and getting players up to speed,my only concern ( yes de bruyne didn’t play) is the slight lack of creativity and the need to bring in a few more faces including Gvardiol ..
Yeah the lack of creativity without KDB is a concern.
Would also say that friendlies are for legs etc and don't really seem to be an avenue for players to force themselves into 1st team contention, but some can force themselves out. Phillips needed a really good preseason and it just hasn't happened.