'With the situation we have, we need players from the academy': Pep Guardiola reveals Manchester City have just 13 players fit and will continue to give young prospects a chance during injury crisis

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club will continue giving academy players a chance with just 13 regular first team squad players currently fit.

A young City side beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night with 17-year-old striker Liam Delap scoring on debut before Phil Foden secured progression to the fourth round in the second half.

The likes of 18-year-old midfielder Tommy Doyle and 18-year-old centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis also impressed and Guardiola has revealed they will be needed in the coming weeks with City in somewhat of an injury crisis.