Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called for a rule change in the EFL Cup to allow Marc Guehi to play in the final at Wembley. Guardiola expressed frustration that Guehi, who was signed for a significant fee, cannot participate due to a rule he doesn't understand. He believes the club should have the authority to decide when a player can play, especially when they have paid for their services. This comes as City's January signing, winger Antoine Semenyo, was able to play in the first leg against Newcastle after arriving at the club four days prior. Guardiola argues that Semenyo's inclusion in the squad was justified, and he questions why Guehi should be excluded from the final in March. He highlights the logic of allowing players to participate when their clubs have invested in their services. Guardiola also mentions that City has already benefited from a rule change this season, allowing players to play for two teams in the same competition. He is confident that they will continue to advocate for Guehi's inclusion, despite the EFL's potential refusal.
