Manchester City Under-21s Gear Up for Pre-Season Friendly in Belgium

Manchester City Under-21s are set to enhance their pre-season preparations with a friendly match against Lommel, a club within the City Football Group, on July 23, 2024. The match will take place at the LSK Youth Academy in Belgium, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 PM local time. Tickets for the event are priced at €5.

The Elite Development Squad, managed by Ben Wilkinson, is expected to conduct most of their pre-season training in Manchester. This match against Lommel provides an opportunity for the young talents to gain valuable match experience ahead of the upcoming competitive season. Lommel competes in the Challenger Pro League, which is the second division of Belgian football.

With the Premier League 2 schedule still to be confirmed, Manchester City’s Under-21s are likely to schedule additional friendly matches to further prepare for the season ahead. Last season, the squad finished at the top of the Premier League 2 table, achieving remarkable success in the play-offs. They triumphed over strong opponents including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United, culminating in a final victory against Southampton, where they won 2-0.

Throughout the previous season, City’s Under-21s showcased impressive performance, suffering only three defeats in their 24 Premier League 2 matches. Despite their league success, the team faced challenges in the EFL Trophy, where they exited at the group stage. They experienced a penalty shootout loss to Chesterfield, a penalty victory over Grimsby, and a heavy defeat against Lincoln City, losing 5-0.

Looking ahead, the Under-21s will face Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, and Rotherham in the upcoming EFL Trophy group stage. This season presents another opportunity for the squad to build on last year’s accomplishments and continue to develop their skills on the field.

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