Manchester City manager Nick Cushing announced that Khadija Shaw and Aoba Fujino will be unavailable for their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Chelsea due to muscle injuries. This news is significant as both players played crucial roles in the recent Subway Cup final, where Chelsea emerged victorious. The upcoming fixtures include multiple encounters between City and Chelsea in a short span. Despite the absence of key players, Cushing expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform against a strong Chelsea side, highlighting their competitive spirit in previous matchups.
Cushing stated that they need to utilize this adversary moment, 'These moments give opportunities for other players', emphasizing the chance for the squad to rise to the challenge.
Despite the absence of key players due to injuries, Cushing remains confident, noting, 'You look at the game, we competed really well'. This reflects their resilience against Chelsea.
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