However, PA understands there will be no change in the rule by the EFL to enable Guehi to play. The England defender completed his move to City from Crystal Palace on January 19, six days after the semi-final first leg. Max Alleyne – who featured in the competition on loan for Watford earlier in the season before being recalled by City – was also able to play. Guardiola said on Wednesday regarding Guehi: “Why should he not play? I don’t understand the reason why he cannot play in the final of the Carabao Cup in March when he has been here a long time…“Of course we are going to ask because it’s pure logic.

Source: Express February 05, 2026 10:26 UTC