Manchester City continue their preparations for the new season with a clash against European heavyweights Bayern Munich this week.
Pep Guardiola’s treble winners are in the midst of a tour of Asia ahead of a Community Shield showdown with Arsenal next month.
City will play the second part of a Japanese double header against Bayern just days after a 5-3 win over local side Yokohama F. Marinos.
The Eithad outfit will then play their final overseas game against Atletico Madrid in Seoul before their fixture at Wembley.
Bayern Munich vs Man City: Date and how to follow
This pre-season clash is set to take place on Wednesday, July 26.
Kick-off at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo is scheduled for 11:30am UK time.
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Bayern Munich vs Man City: Team news
Kevin De Bruyne is expected to again be missing from this one due to a hamstring injury that hampered him towards the end of last year.
But Guardiola has confirmed Kyle Walker will feature despite strong interest in the England defender moving to Bayern.
The German champions have several injury absentees of their own, with new signing Raphael Guerreiro joining Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller on the sidelines.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is a doubt after picking up a knock while Sadio Mane could be left out as he nears a move to Saudi Arabia.
Bayern Munich vs Man City: What has been said?
City boss Guardiola has admitted it is always special to take on his former side.
“When you have been in a place and they take care of you like they did me and my family, the city, the club, many things always you are happy to see old friends,” he said.
“There are few players [left] but always it is nice, especially in friendly games and Champions League is different but it is an incredible test for us.
“Always in preseason it is best to face these kinds of teams. You see the reality of the position you’re in right now because we have the Community Shield around the corner, it’s really important.
“Always I am so happy to play against them.”
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