Guardiola says up to 'incredible' Laporte to win France call
Aymeric Laporte has yet to be capped by his country, and was left out of Didier Deschamps' latest squad when it was announced on Thursday. — Reuters pic
Deschamps, whose side play European Championship qualifiers against Moldova and Iceland later this month, was reported in L'Equipe last November as having concerns about Laporte's ability to get on with the rest of the France squad. The City manager, though, made clear that he had no issues with the defender's performances this season.
Laporte, signed by City for £57 million from Athletic Bilbao in January 2018, has established himself as a first-choice centre-back at the Etihad Stadium, while also scoring four goals this season. Mendy has played just 27 minutes of football since having surgery on his left knee in November but is back in training.The City manager will also be without the injured John Stones, Vincent Kompany, Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne for the trip to Swansea.
The City manager hopes to have Stones, De Bruyne and Fernandinho back after the international break as he chases a clean sweep of four trophies.
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