CLUB WORLD CUP END OF THE WORLD

Silva admits City exit hurts just like 'going out of Champions League'

- FROM JOHN CROSS Chief Football Writer in Orlando

BERNARDO SILVA said crashing out of the Club World Cup felt as bad as being knocked out of the Champions League.

And Manchester City have just 45 days until their opening Premier League game to cure all of those familiar failings which saw them finish last season empty-handed.

The Club World Cup was their last hope of salvation but they fell badly short in the United States, suffering a shock 4-3 defeat at the hands of Saudi underdogs Al-Hilal.

Skipper Silva was searingly honest as he admitted City were way too open defensively.

Pep Guardiola’s men have made a habit of losing when teams hit them on the break and they still don't have answers.

Silva also revealed the players are still waiting to discover how much holiday they can take before they kick off their new season against Wolves on August 16.

Guardiola had been pretty optimistic that City had put last season's problems behind them by gelling in the United States.