Club World Cup - Summer 2025.

Gorbachev said:
I think Pep will treat this as the pre-season tour.

Players that won't be with us next year will preliminary be told that they will be on the tour and may get minutes, but won't be prioritised.

I think it will be used to get Rodri up to speed for the new season, new tactical approaches, Echeverri's trial to see if he's capable or if a loan is more likely, and for Pep to establish a confirmed central defensive partnership for next year, of which I think will be Dias and Khuzanov.

I wouldn't be surprised if Ederson doesn't play at all.
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I’d expect that the European clubs involved will have had some subtle confidential reminders from FIFA that they’re being nicely compensated to appear in this tournament and it would be appreciated that they take it seriously.
I’m sure Infantino would like nothing better than than the current Ballon d’Or winner gracing his event - hopefully Rodri won’t be rushed back too soon just to oblige him.
 
Gorbachev said:
This season has changed everything though.

I agree, I still think we will go out to win, but ultimately, Pep and the club know that with no pre-season this year and how inconsistent and poor we have been throughout this current campaign, this competition will have to be used in someway as a springboard for change going into next season.

Otherwise, Pep will be using the opening 5-10 games of next season almost as the tactical and physical drawing board which just isn't ideal.
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To be fair, most first team regulars haven’t really had any sort of pre season for years.
 
Blackcrowes said:
I went to Saudi which was great - but the new format at the end of a long season is a joke. All clubs should boycott it until FIFA see sense are revert to an immediate knock out game rather than leagues and shit loads of crap teams from around the globe.
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Oi !!!! no consideration for me who is looking forward to a few games that don’t involve a trans-atlantic flight !
 
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the chance to write history and be the first ever winners in its inaugural competition, chance to be known as best in the world for 4 more years and who knows we may never qualify for this ever again, definitely not seeing this as a pre season it is going to be huge, once people watch that group game between Bayern & Boca people who currently see this as negative will change their opinions
 
I genuinely believe fans have got this arse over tit, the club will probably want this more than the PL for the publicity and prestige.

European super league (Hell it's already here) and the main event the World Club Championships) being the 2 major trophies of the near future.
 
mexico1970 said:
I genuinely believe fans have got this arse over tit, the club will probably want this more than the PL for the publicity and prestige.

European super league (Hell it's already here) and the main event the World Club Championships) being the 2 major trophies of the near future.
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I don't really understand the hand wringing. It's just going to replace the bollocks pre season tours to USA/Asia. Of course we want to win it but we won't be playing half fit or exhausted players in it. It's gonna be a swansong for our veterans and a chance to blood some of our new signings and young prospects while making a load of money. It will be miles better than a Summer with an international tournament.

Might even get some good old fashioned local friendlies before the new season for a change.
 
Kippax Street 1880 said:
I don't really understand the hand wringing. It's just going to replace the bollocks pre season tours to USA/Asia. Of course we want to win it but we won't be playing half fit or exhausted players in it. It's gonna be a swansong for our veterans and a chance to blood some of our new signings and young prospects while making a load of money. It will be miles better than a Summer with an international tournament.

Might even get some good old fashioned local friendlies before the new season for a change.
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I'd east a scabby concourse pie for a decent Rotherham away friendly fixture.
 
There is no way in hell the club treat this is a preseason tournament. Lots of money at stake, the chance to be inaugural winners. Maybe we see some of the lads that don’t get lots of minutes play in the first two group games but I reckon strongest 11 from then on.
 
mancity dan said:
Massive amounts of money involved

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgl0zrxl8z9o
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The parochial UK media will slag this off because none of the red shirt teams have qualified. But most of the best teams in the world are competing for the biggest ever prize money. It is being played in the USA where City are already the most-watched team and is being backed by the US government. There will be huge crowds and a huge media circus and, over time, it will grow into a huge trophy. Perhaps second only to the CL. It would be fantastic for City if we could win the first one.
 
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