According to L'Équipe, Manchester City players traveling with the England squad are concerned about the severe penalties Manchester City faces for violating 114 Premier League financial rules.

After England's 2-3 UEFA Nations League loss to Spain, Manchester United legend Roy Keane stated directly on ITV: "To see so many top players making so many basic mistakes, I think it has definitely affected them."

Although Roy Keane did not name names, his comments were undoubtedly directed at Manchester City player Marc Guéhi, who made errors against the Spanish national team that directly led to goals conceded.

On Monday, Gary Lineker said on his podcast "The Rest is Football": "I'm not saying it's affected their performance on the pitch yet, but they must have doubts in their minds, and it's inevitable they'd be worried about it."

An agent for a Manchester City player also confirmed this, revealing that although Manchester City's hierarchy remains confident, players are privately discussing the possibility of the club facing a hefty points deduction, which could potentially relegate the team to the Championship.

During the interim period before the penalties are officially handed down (which may take several weeks) and potential appeals, Manchester City players will continue to be closely scrutinized in every performance, whether representing the club or the national team.

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