Manchester Derby| Mourinho plans for Man City fall

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said he is ready to adapt to any formation Man City coach Pep Guardiola chooses to adapt in Saturday’s derby clash.
Mourinho stated that contrary  to opinions that Sergio Aguero’s absence is a plus for his team, it has actually made things more difficult as he is now amiss on who and how Guardiola will deploy the players in his arsenal for the derby clash.
The Portuguese coach suggested that his rival may decide to change his formation, with Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho among his options.
“He could decide to play with Iheanacho or Sterling. He could decide to play with Silva as a fake no.9 between the lines,’’ said Mourinho to reporters during Friday’s press conference.
“It is clear that they have many options. That for us, in the preparation of the game, makes us have to go step-by-step with every situation because we are trying to reduce the unpredictability of the game.’’
Iheanacho whose strike against Tazania was voted best for the week by CNN has already been talking tough; vowing to deliver if called upon to play the derby clash
Iheanacho was an unused substitute in the last meeting between the two teams at the Etihad Stadium, and appeared off the bench last October, replacing Bony with seven minutes remaining.
 The 19-year old has not started a match in the Premier League so far this season

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