Crisis at Manchester City: Guardiola asks his players for total commitment

For the first time in his coaching career, Pep Guardiola has experienced a five-game losing streak, counting all competitions, and this Tuesday was his Manchester City hosts Feyenoord in a match equivalent to the 5th day of the Champions League. On Sunday the city visiting Liverpool-

Guardiola, who renewed his contract with City until 2027 last week, told a press conference on Monday that he was asking his players this time “to be fully committed” to the club’s goal.

City, winners of the last four Premier Leagues, lost no less than 0-4 at the Etihad against Tottenham on Saturday. As a result, the Citizens are now eight points behind leaders Liverpool, who returned on Sunday against bottom club Southampton (2-3).

Before the media, Guardiola explained: “Let’s see where we came from. It’s difficult to defend the success we have. That’s why I’m very relaxed. That’s why I want commitment, commitment, commitment. Being ourselves is not enough. We have to show commitment every day.”

The coach of City of Manchester He thinks the team should stay true to its philosophy. “We’ve had so much, so much, for so long, that in this situation we have to go straight to our principles. We create a lot of chances. We don’t win duels. We have to run back because our first centre-backs are out Rodri too,” he said. Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola He assured that his team is not yet ready to win the Premier League, but this moment will pass. “We need to win a game. I want the players to perform well, in certain aspects we need more concentration. It will pass. It will rain tomorrow, life goes on,” said the former coach of Barcelona and Bayern.

If none of the Premier is city is second after Liverpoolin the Champions League, occupies tenth place in the table of 36 teams, with seven points in four games, two away from the automatic classification of places. He Feyenoord He was 21st, one point behind.