Man City latest: Savinho and Reijnders left out of Community Shield squad

Savinho and Tijjani Reijnders have been left out of Manchester City's squad to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.The pair are notable absentees from Enzo Maresca's first competitive squad as City manager, with Arsenal and City meeting at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.Savinho's omission comes amid uncertainty over his future at the Etihad Stadium, with the Brazil international linked with a move away from City this summer. Tottenham have been reported as interested in the winger, who has also been frustrated by a lack of regular first-team opportunities.Reijnders is another notable omission, with his absence coming after City agreed a deal to sell Reijnders to Al Qadsiah last week. Rodri is also missing from the City squad, although his absence is less surprising.The Spain midfielder only recently returned to Manchester following the World Cup, where he helped Spain lift the trophy. He subsequently underwent minor back surgery and only returned to training shortly before Sunday's Community Shield.Barcelona remain intent on signing the 30-year-old despite having bids knocked back.

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