MANCHESTER, England — Manchester Metropolis are set to ask the English Soccer League (EFL) for particular permission to play Marc Guéhi within the Carabao Cup closing, in line with Pep Guardiola.
Metropolis booked their place at Wembley in opposition to Arsenal in March with a 5-1 combination win over Newcastle on Wednesday.
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Guéhi was not eligible to face Eddie Howe’s facet and afterward Guardiola stated it was “obscure” the rule that will even stop the 25-year-old from that includes within the closing as a result of he was not registered earlier than the semifinal first leg.
Antoine Semenyo, additionally signed in January, shall be eligible as a result of he joined from Bournemouth earlier than the semifinal first leg at St James’ Park on Jan. 13.
“Hopefully we will persuade the Carabao Cup (EFL) that Marc can play the ultimate,” stated Guardiola.
“I do not perceive why he can not play the ultimate. Hopefully we make a letter.
“You purchase a participant for some huge cash and he’s not capable of play for a rule I do not perceive. Hopefully they’ll change it. It’s obscure.”
Whereas Semenyo was capable of play in each legs in opposition to Newcastle, Guéhi was ineligible for the second leg regardless of already enjoying two Premier League video games for his new membership following his transfer from Crystal Palace.
Guardiola admitted he doesn’t maintain a lot hope that the England defender shall be allowed to play in opposition to Arsenal on March 22, however he is requested Metropolis bosses to strive.
“I stated to the membership, they must ask, undoubtedly,” he stated.
“Marc can not play the second leg as a result of he did not play the primary. And Antoine arrived earlier than the primary so might play. And now it is the ultimate. Why ought to he not play? Why not? We pay his wage, he’s our participant.”
