VIDEO: Man City's assistant manager on COVID outbreak

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Rodolfo Borrell has given Man City's pre-match press conference. DUGOUT

Rodolfo Borrell, Man City's assistant manager, replaces Pep Guardiola at the press conference ahead of Man City's FA Cup 3rd round tie against Swindon. A Covid outbreak has been widespread in the City camp with many players and staff testing positive with the virus.

Man City travel to play Swindon in an FA Cup 3rd round tie on Friday. Kick off is at 21:00 CET.

The Premier League side's build up has been badly disrupted by the news that Pep Guardiola and assistant Juanma Lillo have both got COVID-19. In fact, a total of 21 members of the club including seven first team players have the virus. As a result, assistant manager Rodolfo Borrell will lead the side at the County Ground and he took Thursday's pre-match press conference. Have a listen to his comments in the video above!

The game will go to extra-time and penalties, if necessary. The winners of the tie will qualify for the fourth round which takes place on the weekend of 5th-6th February.

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