Champions League: Pep Guardiola's surprising decision ahead of Man City vs Dortmund | OneFootball

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Pep Guardiola has pulled off another shocker! The Spanish tactician has made a bold call on the eve of the Manchester City vs Dortmund Champions League clash.

This Wednesday night, Manchester City will host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium. On the eve of this highly-anticipated encounter, Pep Guardiola has made a decision that's left many stunned. The Sky Blues' manager has simply decided to cancel the training session, which is usually open to the media for 15 minutes.

The manager wants his players to benefit from an extra day of rest before taking on the Yellow Wall. According to the Manchester Evening News, this is an unprecedented move at City, with the outlet noting that the Sky Blues will regroup tomorrow just hours before kick-off. The English media also reports that City faces no risk of UEFA sanctions for this rather unusual decision.

Speaking to the media, Guardiola was quick to justify his choice. "We'll train tomorrow morning. I've done it a few times before. Not often, but sometimes I prefer it this way. It was such a demanding match against Bournemouth." he explained.