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Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero says Claudio Bravo is backing him

Claudio Bravo (R) warms up tam-mate Willy Caballero ahead of the Manchester derby
Image: Willy Caballero (left) and fellow Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo

Willy Caballero says he has the support of Claudio Bravo after replacing the Chilean in the Manchester City goal.

Caballero started his third successive match in Sunday's 2-1 home win over Swansea after being preferred to Bravo by manager Pep Guardiola.

Bravo, who was controversially signed as a replacement for England No 1 Joe Hart earlier this season, has had a mixed season at the Etihad Stadium but Caballero insists there is no animosity between him and Bravo.

"It's not been an easy week for him but his behaviour is fantastic. He supports me and we are working really hard and he has a competitive mind, so he's doing very well," said Caballero.

"Claudio is a fantastic player, a fantastic keeper and we have to respect him because he is probably the keeper with more titles in his country in the last two years."

Caballero's run in the side started with a convincing 3-0 win at Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and continued with last Wednesday's 4-0 Premier League victory at West Ham.

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City did not have things all their own way in their latest outing, however, as they were forced to rely on a stoppage-time Gabriel Jesus winner to see off Paul Clement's side.

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The victory lifted City to third in the table, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea

They return to action at Bournemouth on February 13 and Caballero has been given no hint of whether he will remain in the side.

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Manchester City 2-1 Swansea

"When we train during the week we receive the same indication," he added.

"Whether it's Claudio or me when we train we receive the same information, so we are ready to play and we don't have a difference with the boss and the rest of the players.

"I was always waiting for the cup but now I am ready for every single game. I will try to work really hard for the rest of the week but he always makes the decision for the team."

Watch Bournemouth v Manchester City on Monday February 13. Coverage begins on Sky Sports 1 at 7pm.

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