Guardiola criticises EFL rule after Guéhi misses Carabao Cup final
Pep Guardiola has voiced frustration over an English Football League rule that prevents Marc Guéhi from playing in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. The Manchester City manager questioned why the defender is ineligible despite being a recent signing. Guardiola confirmed that the club will ask the EFL to reconsider the rule. He highlighted the inconsistency, noting that other signings have been allowed to play due to different timing.
Match highlights
- Marc Guéhi is unable to play in the Carabao Cup final due to EFL registration rules.
- The rule states players must be registered before the winter transfer window closes or before the first leg of the semi-final.
- Pep Guardiola said the club will request the EFL to reconsider Guéhi’s eligibility.
- January signing Antoine Semenyo was eligible for the semi-final because he joined before the first leg.
- Guardiola pointed out that a recent rule change allowed other players to feature despite playing for different clubs earlier in the competition.
