Joe Hart Looking Forward to Ashley Cole Reunion in Champions League Clash
As Manchester City prepare to face AS Roma in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League match this Tuesday, England goalkeeper Joe Hart is anticipating a special reunion—with his former national teammate Ashley Cole.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Hart acknowledged the challenge of facing a team like Roma but expressed enthusiasm for reconnecting with the veteran left-back.
“It seems like we always have a tough draw in the UEFA Champions League, but these games are special,” Hart said, as quoted on UEFA’s official website. “We have to set the bar high and make sure we win at home. It will be good to see Ashley Cole again. I know him well, and I’m keen to see how he’s doing since he’s been in Italy.”
Cole, who joined AS Roma in the summer after leaving Chelsea, will make a return to English soil for the first time since his move to Serie A. The clash at the Etihad promises not just a battle between two strong sides, but also a meeting of familiar faces on opposite ends of the pitch.
