Guardiola sends a strong message to Manchester City fans in the title race
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola spoke about the latest developments in his team, during the press conference that preceded the match against Brentford in the English Premier League, in a match held at the Etihad Stadium.
The Spanish coach touched on the condition of midfielder Rodri, stressing that the final decision regarding his participation has not yet been decided, indicating that the player still needs to feel fully prepared before returning to the matches, with there being hope that he can be present in the next match.
Guardiola also refused to load Rodri's absence is responsible for the goals the team conceded recently, explaining that defensive errors are a natural part of football, and that what happened is not related to the absence of a specific player.
City's coach also commented on the mistake made by Mark Jehi in the last match against Everton, stressing that the player performed well in general, and that making mistakes is a common thing in football.
Regarding the future of Phil Foden, Guardiola revealed that the negotiations to extend the player's contract are progressing positively, explaining that the management is now progressing positively. Close to reaching a new agreement, although the file has not been officially finalized yet.
The Spanish coach praised the level presented by Jérémie Doku this season, stressing that the player has clearly developed and become more influential on the field, not only with dribbles, but also by contributing to scoring and making a difference offensively.
Guardiola also spoke about the return of Joshko Gvardiol, noting that the player has regained his physical readiness and is participating in training normally, after a long period of absence due to Injuries.
The Manchester City coach confirmed that Guardiola is one of the important elements within the team thanks to his ability to play in more than one position, whether as a center back or a full-back, in addition to his great speed and technical capabilities.
When asked about the possibility of extending the Croatian player’s contract, Guardiola explained that he did not have new information regarding the file, but he expressed his strong desire for the player to continue within the club, stressing that finding a player with his specifications is not an easy matter.
At the conclusion of his statements, Guardiola stressed the importance of fan support during the current stage, stressing that the team needs to win all its remaining matches, and expressing his hope that the Manchester City fans will put additional pressure on Arsenal in the title race.
