FLORIDA, July 1 -- PEP Guardiola has accepted that participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester Citys season but has hinted that other clubs not in the tournament are jealous they arent taking part.

City face Saudi side Al Hilal here on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals.

Guardiola and his players have been in the United States for more than two weeks and could spend another two weeks away if they reach the final in New York on July 13.

He said he doesnt know how his players will react next season — which starts Aug. 15 — because the Club World Cup is the first edition of the new expanded version. “After this, lets see what happens,” said Guardiola.

“Lets see what h...