I owe my career to Pep but had no choice but to leave Man City – I’ve finally found what I wanted
Manchester City will come up against a former academy graduate when they face Watford in the Carabao Cup.
When Manchester City take on Watford in the Carabao Cup, it could be the start of one or two professional careers.
City will prioritise rest for their first-teamers, opening the door for academy players to take their first steps at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola has often used the Carabao Cup, particularly the early rounds, to blood some young talent – like when youngster Tom Dele-Bashiru came off the bench in the 2017 quarter-final against Leicester for a senior debut.
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It would prove to be Dele-Bashiru’s one and only City appearance, as he opted to leave in 2019 in search of first team football after no further competitive outings. Five years on and he is back at the Etihad with Watford this week, looking to make an impression in front of the manager who handed him a memorable debut.
