In the 17th round of the English Premier League (EPL), Manchester City lost to Aston Villa by a score of 1-2. After the match, Coach Pep Guardiola faced the camera of TNT Sports and analyzed the whole match in depth and thought about the future of the team.
Pep Guardiola started the game by summarizing the game: "We were perfect in the first half, but the second half was disappointing. The injury to Stones forced us to adjust our tactics, but despite that, hats off to Aston Villa, who deserved the win. Despite the loss we suffered, the march forward cannot be stopped."
Responding to Stones' injury, Guardiola revealed, "It's true that his injury prevented him from staying in the game." This unexpected turn of events has undoubtedly had an impact on City's tactical layout.
Speaking about Aston Villa's performance, Guardiola commented: "Their midfield defense was very solid, although we had a lot of good chances, even more than when we played against Manchester United, but in the second half our defense was lax, not enough pressure. We got bogged down and couldn't break through their defense effectively. Although we eventually capitalized on our goal scoring chances, it was too late. Scoring became incredibly difficult and not only were we unable to attack, but we also conceded goals unexpectedly."
Guardiola spoke highly of youngster Foden's performance: "In the last two games he has improved significantly. Even though most of the players have been challenged, people change and situations change with them. We had a great first half today and Foden played a key role in that."
Asked how to revitalize the team's morale, Guardiola responded: "We have to do it step by step. Each player in the team has a unique personality, I believe we will eventually find confidence. As a coach, I will do my best to support my players."
Finally, Guardiola spoke about the need to adjust his tactics: "Yes, I have to make changes. The world of soccer never ends, I need to support my players and try new tactics. That's what makes us unique, we keep learning and improving."
