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Pep Guardiola Gives Benjamin Mendy Fitness Update as Angelino Stakes Claim to Replace Frenchman

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered an update on the fitness of full back Benjamin Mendy, while the returning Angelino has admitted his aim is 'to make the position mine'.

On Thursday night, it was announced the World Cup winner would likely be out for the first month of the season, as he continues his rehabilitation in Barcelona. The Frenchman will not return to training with City until next month, meaning his most feasible return date will likely be the clash with Norwich on September 14.

And, speaking to the press ahead of their clash against Wolves on Saturday, as quoted by the club's official Twitter account, Guardiola revealed: "Benjamin Mendy is getting better.