Joleon Lescott and Shaun Wright-Phillips have each earmarked Celtic as an opponent they want Metropolis to attract within the Champions League group levels, which might see Joe Hart return to the Etihad Stadium.
Hart turned out 348 occasions for the Metropolis between 2006 and 2018 and was integral in our 2012 and 2014 Premier League title wins, in addition to in our most up-to-date FA Cup triumph in 2011.
A former teammate of Lescott and SWP, the duo are each hopeful that Pep Guardiola’s males will face the Scottish champions, though in addition they certified that there might be no room for sentimentality ought to the 2 sides lock horns.
Previewing Thursday’s draw within the Matchday Stay studio, they each identified that there aren’t any simple attracts in Europe’s elite competitors.
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“I’ve been there as a fan to look at mates play. It’s an incredible place to be on a Champions League night time,” Lescott stated of Celtic’s residence floor, Celtic Park.
“To go there and probably play in opposition to Joe, I think about that’d be sentimental for him however he’ll even be decided to win the sport.
“Celtic’s file at residence within the Champions League is exclusive to most groups.
“Prime groups have gone there and struggled. No person goes to wish to go there.”
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Wright-Phillips echoed Lescott’s sentiments, but in addition added that he’s assured that Metropolis can get the higher of any facet once we hit our stride.
He stated: ““I feel the best way we play, we all know we’re going to create possibilities.
“I feel with Erling Haaland now within the crew we even have an out and out goalscorer and within the Champions League it’s very uncommon, particularly away that you simply’ll see a crew sit deep.
“I feel we’ll see numerous house for him to enter. [But] Normally, Metropolis have a lot depth and high quality. We don’t depend on one particular person participant, the crew depends on the system and play it completely.”
Hear Joleon and Shaun preview Thursday’s Champions League attract full by way of the video above…
Champions League Group Stage draw
The draw for the 2022/23 Champions League group levels takes place at 17:00 (UK) on Thursday 25 August.
For extra particulars on the draw and who Metropolis might face, click on right here.