We missed him a lot: Pep Guardiola on Aymeric Laporte’s return
Laporte in his comeback match was substituted by Eric Garcia in the 78th minute.
Laporte in his comeback match was substituted by Eric Garcia in the 78th minute.
The 25-year-old center-back has not played for the defending Premier League champions since injuring knee ligaments on the last day of August.
Norwich City on Saturday upset the Sky Blues with a scoreline of 3-2 in a game which was dominated by the Manchester-based club.
Two years ago while at Bilbao, Laporte was urged by then Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui to explore the possibility of switching nationalities.
The 23-year-old is set to join Pep Guardiola-coached side on contract until 2023.
France will face Spain in a friendly at the Stade de France on Tuesday.