Pep Guardiola addressed the media this evening ahead of Manchester City's second pre-season fixture against Liverpool.

City lost the opening game of their US tour to Borussia Dortmund and the Blues boss will be looking for a reaction from his young squad in New York.

Leroy Sane is taking full part in the tour and earlier this week he credited Guardiola with lifting his spirits after being left out of Germany's World Cup squad.

“Yes, he had a chat with me after it happened. We talked about everything and how my mind was and now we are just looking forward.

“It gives you motivation. It would be a dream to play in the World Cup,” said Sane, who is expected to start for the Blues against Liverpool on Thursday (2am BST kick-off).

Scroll down for all the important updates and key quotes from Guardiola's press conference ahead of the Liverpool match.