As Manchester City prepares for their first pre-season friendly in Houston, one thing is certain - the team's new signings are eager to make a lasting impression. Among them is Erling Haaland, who has already made a strong impact in his first few training sessions with the squad.

Despite being young and still adapting to the rigors of English football, Haaland has shown great potential and could potentially feature in City's opening friendly match against an opponent yet to be determined. His Norwegian teammate Julian Alvarez is also set to make his debut after traveling to the United States as part of Pep Guardiola's squad.

Kalvin Phillips, another summer signing, has already begun to settle into life at City and will look to slot straight into the team alongside Haaland and Alvarez. Stefan Ortega Moreno, the fourth new addition, rounds out a talented quartet that could give City an exciting boost in their pre-season campaign.

Speaking ahead of the match, Walker emphasized the importance of patience when it comes to integrating the new players into the squad. With so many changes taking place over the summer, it's essential that each player has time to adjust and adapt to the team's tactics and style of play.

'We have a lot of signings come in, but the manager and his recruitment staff bring in good players who slot straight in,' he said. 'But we also need to ensure we are doing the right things fitness-wise too.'

Walker also highlighted the importance of ensuring that each player is physically ready for the demands of English football. With many players having only three weeks off after participating in the Nations League, it's crucial that they get back into shape quickly.

'A lot of fans will come and watch us, so we need to put a show on for them,' Walker emphasized. 'Fitness-wise, we won't be too down but tomorrow will be a big step in the right direction.'

With all four summer signings set to feature in City's opening friendly match, it promises to be an exciting encounter that could provide valuable insight into the team's plans for the upcoming season.

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