Gael Clichy shows his table tennis skills during Manchester City's pre-season tour

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Gael Clichy showcases his table tennis skills during Manchester City's pre-season tour
City are in Scotland ahead of friendlies against Dundee and Hearts
Clichy was omitted from France's World Cup squad

Published: 10:43 EST, 12 July 2014 | Updated: 13:30 EST, 12 July 2014

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Gael Clichy has shown he's not just a gifted footballer during Manchester City's pre-season tour.

The 28-year-old was captured by the club's official vine page demonstrating his table tennis skills as the squad unwound ahead of their pre-season friendly against Dundee.

The full-back was omitted from France's World Cup squad by coach Didier Deschamps and it seems he may have spent some time finessing his racket techniques during his summer vacation.

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Multi-talented: Gael Clichy showcases his table tennis skills during Manchester City's pre-season tour

Skills: Clichy was playing the sport as the squad unwound ahead of Sunday's friendly against Dundee

Clichy was overlooked by Deschamps in favour of Manchester United's Patrice Evra and PSG's Lucas Digne for the left-back birth as Les Bleus reached the quarter-finals before losing 1-0 to Germany.

Premier League champions City are currently in Scotland preparing for Sunday' match at Firs Park before facing Hearts in Edinburgh the following Friday.

Manuel Pellegrini's then fly to America to play Sporting Kansas City, AC Milan, Liverpool and Olympiacos before facing Arsenal in the Community Shield on August 10 before beginning their title defence with a trip to face Newcastle at St James' Park the following weekend.