In City manager Pep Guardiola's latest conference appearance, he elaborated on a few key topics for the team at the moment. Firstly, on the issue of muscular injuries to Harland, the team's newest star in the forward line, Guardiola brought reassuring news, saying that Harland woke up feeling significantly better, which undoubtedly gave fans a piece of mind.
Guardiola then responded humorously to the incident in which his team was fined for repeated delays in kickoffs, showing his cheeky side by joking to himself that he would try to shorten his halftime speeches to avoid being punished for such things in the future.
Speaking about Chelsea's assistant coach Maresca, Guardiola spoke highly of him, not only praising his nickname as "Little Guardiola", but also emphasizing Maresca's strong beliefs as a coach and his potential for future success. At the same time, he also expressed his best wishes to Maresca and his family for a successful career at Chelsea.
Regarding the team's young player Alvarez, Guardiola said that there is no new information to reveal at the moment, but he emphasized the need for Alvarez to take care of both physical and mental health during his recovery process, especially after the intensive schedule and high-pressure environment.
Talking about the significance of pre-season, Guardiola emphasized the importance of adapting to the rhythm of the game and the growth of young players. He believes that through the experience of each game, the players are able to significantly improve both on a physical and mental level, and be fully prepared for the upcoming season.
Speaking about the squad for the friendly against Chelsea, Guardiola revealed that it is not yet possible to finalize the exact starting line-up as most of the first-team players are not in the squad. He emphasized the need for the team to be flexible in dealing with various situations and challenges from opponents during pre-season.
In addition, Guardiola shared his feelings about his long tenure as Manchester City manager. He expressed his love and gratitude for the job and admitted that he has been in charge of the Premier League for a relatively long time. At the same time, he also talked about the instability of coaching positions in modern soccer, but said he will continue to work hard to bring good results to the team.
Finally, Guardiola expressed his eagerness for the return of City's first team players. He hoped to rejoin all the players as soon as possible to start the preparation for the new season and focus on the team's future development goals together. At the same time, he also expressed his appreciation for the development of Major League Soccer (MLS), especially the joining of world-class players such as Lionel Messi has injected new vitality and attention into the league.
