Manchester Metropolis footballers performed the primary preparatory match earlier than the brand new season as a part of the American tour, through which they misplaced 3:4 to the reigning Scottish champion Celtic Glasgow.
The spectators who discovered their method to Kenan Memorial Stadium definitely didn’t remorse it – they noticed seven objectives scored and the very best gamers have been those that you most likely wouldn’t have guessed earlier than the sport.
Celtic’s German ahead Nicolas Kühn had two objectives and an help to assist the Scots lead 3-1 on the finish of the primary half. Oscar Bobb, the Norwegian winger for Manchester Metropolis, scored as soon as and assisted twice.
Maximo Perrone (on mortgage at Las Palmas final season) and captain Erling Haaland additionally scored for Pep Guardiola’s workforce, who equalized with an emphatic header within the 57th minute. Nonetheless, after a mass substitution of the Glasgow workforce, Luis Palma scored the decisive purpose within the 68th minute, securing a precious triumph for Celtic.
Along with the names talked about within the English workforce, we might additionally discover different mainstays – Ric Lewis, Jack Grealish, the returning Kevin Phillips or goalkeeper Ederson, whose departure to Saudi Arabia has been talked about increasingly in latest days. Alternatively, Sávio didn’t seem within the match squad, up to now the membership’s solely summer season signing, who’s having fun with a trip after the Copa América.
Metropolis will tackle AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea in succession on their American tour earlier than enjoying the Group Protect towards metropolis rivals United on August 10. It was Celtic’s fourth recreation, with a warm-up for his or her Premiership begin towards Chelsea on Saturday night time.