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Man City boss Guardiola says Steffen starts at Wembley against Chelsea

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Zak Steffen will start in their FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea.

The American keeper has played in every round so far and will continue to do so at Wembley on Saturday.

“Always, I have done this," said Guardiola.

“Maybe tomorrow we will win or lose, I don't know, but if Zack doesn't play, I would lose the team.

“He is the keeper for the US national team. When he plays, he plays well. He trains good and he more than deserves to play. I am happy to give him the chance.

“He has the personality and composure.

“No keeper in the world is like Eddie. No keeper in the world has that quality with feet, short and long.

“I don't want Zack to do what Eddie does. I want him to save the balls, I want us to concede as few chances as possible. We trust him a lot."

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