Pep understands the pressure of competing for all trophies
Manchester City competing for Europe and domestic glory
Pep Guardiola is aware of the toll it takes for the players to be competing in three competitions. The manager knows the importance of managing players and their expectations is the key to success. He spoke openly about the aim of the club and how injuries can affect the outcome of a season.
What did Pep have to say?
“We are in three competitions. Tomorrow and in the Champions League, you have no chance when you lose. In the Premier League we are close and the last ten games will define the season.
“I have the feeling in the Premier League many things will happen – teams will drop points. But we can’t drop many, if we want to be there! After Nottingham Forest, we were not consistent, now we are because we won one game. The way we are playing is good, the results could be better. Sometimes it happens in football. Results are not exceptional, but it’s okay.
“I have no complaints about how we are playing and how we are fighting. The mood in the locker room is exceptional and the guys are doing everything – that is enough for me. Last 12 games, no defeats. This means they are there,” he said.
He continued, “My scouts said they are a good team, a manager with experience and did well at Leicester City. It’s a final, FA Cup is an important competition. A serious team will play tomorrow. My experience in this country, when you go away in FA Cup against a Championship team is always tough. At home it would be different, but away is always tough.”
The Citizens will be optimistic to win their first trophy this season. Especially since city rivals United have already won the Carabao Cup!
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