Sergio Gomez feels that Manchester City will be prepared for the arrival of Liverpool

The Premier League's best-represented club at the World Cup finals in Qatar was the Citizens, with 16 players participating for all 32 teams. One team advanced all the way to the championship game, with Julian Alvarez helping Argentina win its first World Cup in 36 years with a stunning victory over France last night at the Lusial Stadium.

But Guardiola, who based his team in the United Arab Emirates during the six-week domestic football break, is unsure of who he will be able to call on come Thursday, admitting he will have to "wait and see" who returns in the days before Jurgen Klopp and Company make the quick trip to East Manchester.

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However, Gomez, who was acquired by City in the summer from Anderlecht, thinks that regardless of who is available, City will be prepared for the match against Liverpool. The wing-back told City's official website that players who were in Abu Dhabi for the brief preseason had the chance to prepare for the upcoming matches. 

There might be less time for preparation for some other players, "We require each and every player in our group, and when they return from the World Cup, we hope they will all feel well and be prepared to compete once more, I feel prepared to participate and want to have a significant impact, Following Germany's and Belgium's unexpected group stage exits, 

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Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne returned to City Football Academy earlier than expected, and both players are believed to be a part of Guardiola's plans. Eriling Haaland will also be available for City to use, as he was allowed to refuel after the Premier League's break in early November after Norway failed to advance to the finals.