Soccer-Man City's Guardiola says Sterling must seize opportunities

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Semi Final - Chelsea v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 17, 2021 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling during the warm up before the match Pool via REUTERS/Ben Stansall

(Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he has full confidence in Raheem Sterling despite the England forward falling down the pecking order and backed the 26-year-old to use his chances to force his way back into the starting side.

Sterling's dip in form has meant that Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez have featured more regularly for the Premier League leaders this season.