In 2024, where they made history by becoming the first team to win four consecutive Premier Leagues, the Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City It arrives this Thursday on the traditional day of Boxing Day immersed in a major crisis, to the point of being in seventh position, outside the European areas.
He City of Manchester It is located 12 points from Liverpoolleader with fewer parties. These are moments never experienced before Guardiola throughout his coaching career. His city They have 9 losses, 2 draws and just one win in their last 12 games. Figures never before seen in Pep’s career on the bench.
Guardiola, to Haaland
The first question to Guardiola in the pre-Boxing Day press conference was about Haalad. “First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone. Haaland? What’s happening is about us, not about a player. It’s us, the team. Erling is very important for us, he will be. We need to use him better. The boys are running more than ever. Many small and large details make it difficult for us.
About Everton
Pep said of Everton, his Boxing Day rivals on Thursday: “They are not the perfect rivals. We have to get back to our best level. It will take time. We have to get results as soon as possible. We face Everton and they are in a good moment, their results and their performances prove it.”
About John Stones and training plans
Pep Guardiola also indicated to the media that John Stones is a doubt for the match against Everton. He also explained that the team, after training this Tuesday, will be able to celebrate Christmas with family and will train again late Wednesday 25th to have some rest time.
Source: La Verdad
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