- Manchester City did not play in their home jersey despite playing at home against Inter
- Pep Guardiola’s men, on the other hand, debuted a new fourth kit inspired by Oasis
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Manuel Akanji has hilariously revealed a problem with Manchester City’s new away kit.
Pep Guardiola’s side opened their Champions League campaign with a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in a repeat of the 2023 final.
Despite playing at the Etihad, City presented a new exclusive away jersey that It was inspired by Oasis.
The legendary Manchester-based rock and roll band recently announced that the group, fronted by City-loving brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, are to reunite and the club has gotten in on the action.
Akanji says that while he “liked” the shirt, it caused some confusion during the match against the Italian champions.
Manuel Akanji has hilariously revealed a problem with Manchester City’s new away kit
Pep Guardiola’s men debuted a new fourth kit inspired by Oasis against Inter Milan
Talking with be IN SPORTSThe Swiss defender said: “I like it a lot. I had already seen it before I was on set when we did it for Puma.
‘In one action I got confused with the referee who was on the sidelines, I thought it was Bernardo (Silva) and I passed the ball to him.
“But otherwise I really like the team and I’m looking forward to playing more with it.”
City debuted their new fourth kit against Inter and it is inspired by the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’.
Guardiola and several of his stars took part in a photo shoot to recreate the band’s iconic album cover in uniform.
The shirt has been aptly dubbed ‘The Definitely City kit’ and will be worn during a variety of select Champions League matches throughout the season.
In the second half of the Champions League clash, Akanji attempted to pass the ball to Bernardo Silva.
The Swiss defender realised he had passed the ball to the linesman after a kit mix-up.
Noel Gallagher previously praised the collaboration, telling City Studios: ‘It’s a real honour.
‘When the PUMA guys approached us at one of the games, it took me about five seconds to agree.