Manchester City have seen their pre-season preparations plunging into disarray after their flight to China was delayed for a second time.
The Premier League champions were due to fly to Shanghai ahead of the Premier League Asia Trophy on Saturday, but that was delayed by 24 hours due to an administrative issue involving travel agent Thomas Cook.
The problem had still not been resolved by Sunday evening, meaning that Pep Guardiola and his squad were now set to leave on Monday.
That would leave the Citizens little acclimatisation time ahead of their opening match in the exhibition tournament against West Ham in Nanjing on Wednesday.
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However, PA understands the Premier League is confident City’s participation will not be affected.
After Wednesday’s game, City will play in either the final or the third-placed playoff against Wolves or Newcastle in Shanghai on Saturday.
The Premier League champions will complete their tour with friendlies in Hong Kong and Japan next week.
Guardiola and Wolves counterpart Nuno Espirito Santo were due to hold media conferences in Shanghai on Monday, but this was due to go ahead without the Spanish boss.
