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Why Phil Foden is missing from Manchester City's Champions League squad for Shakhtar Donetsk clash

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is not part of Pep Guardiola's squad to face Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League opener because he is not fully fit.

The 19-year-old has played just ten minutes of football in the Premier League this season and misses out on the trip to Ukraine due to concerns over his fitness.

Fellow youngster Ivan Poveda-Ocampo misses out for the same reason while both Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte weren't included in the squad following their recent surgeries.

Left-back Benjamin Mendy travelled as he continues to build his fitness ahead of a return to the starting XI while Eric Garcia also made the journey.

Pep Guardiola will address the media ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Ukrainian champions on Tuesday at 3:30pm, kick-off is at 8:00pm the following day.

Manchester City squad in full vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Goalkeepers: Ederson, Bravo, Carson

Defenders: Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Zinchenko, Garcia, Angelino, Cancelo, Mendy

Midfielders: De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Rodri, David Silva, Gundogan

Attackers: Bernardo, Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero, Jesus

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