The Manchester City boss did not seem overly keen to
discuss the 19-year-old’s chances at the club, but his Celtic
counterpart was more forthcomingPep Guardiola refused to be drawn on whether Patrick Roberts has a
future at Manchester City, though Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has no
doubt the youngster can have a “big career”.
Roberts is on loan at Celtic from City and scored the opening goal in
the 1-1 draw between the two sides in the Champions League on Tuesday
night.The 19-year-old signed for City last year but joined Celtic on an 18-month loan deal in January.
City signed up young attacking talents Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus, Marlos Moreno and Oleksandar Zinchenko during the summer, while the club also have a number of prospects out on loan at other clubs around Europe.
Guardiola, with his mood perhaps somewhat soured by his side’s latest home draw, did not seem too keen to discuss Roberts’ performance after the match.
“He scored a good goal,” he responded curtly.
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