Tonight at 20:30, a key match in the 17th round of the English Premier League will be staged away from home as Manchester City face Villa. In a pre-match press conference, Coach Pep Guardiola shared his insights on hot topics such as the recent situation of the Glazers, the team's reinforcement strategy, and the current state of play.
Guardiola believes that despite his bright start to the season, injuries have been a stumbling block for Gralish going forward. He emphasized that the player needs time to recover, but it seems that he is gradually finding his best form. At the same time, Guardiola also has high hopes for the team's forward play, and firmly believes that the team is expected to turn the situation around in the next game.
Talking about the winter transfer window, Guardiola admitted that it is difficult to bring in strong players in the winter, especially in the striker position. He mentioned the importance of Alvarez but also the potential of others in the squad such as Foden, Oscar Bob and McCarty. Guardiola said that he is confident in the process of the team's development and believes that these players can help the team break through.
In response to the Premier League's multiple allegations against Manchester City, Guardiola said that the outcome is still unclear, but he emphasized that the team should focus on the game and work hard to get a good result. He noted that teamwork is key despite some of the challenges the team is currently facing.
In terms of tactical arrangements, Guardiola has made it clear that Harland's presence makes it so that he would not consider using a pseudo-nine formation. He believes the goalscorer is unrivaled and the team needs to provide him with more space and opportunities. At the same time, Guardiola also praised the performance of the young players, believing that they are always ready to play and just need more opportunities to show their skills.
Regarding Harland's playing time and his physical and mental state, Guardiola said that the player is in good shape, but the team needs to improve its overall performance to get more chances for him. He also mentioned that the team needs to find players who can rotate with Harland, but this is not a priority and the team needs peak performance from every player.
Finally, Guardiola spoke about the team's injury problems, noting that long-term injuries have a profound effect on the team. He revealed the injury situation of some key players and said that the team must do their best to achieve good results. At the same time, he also recognized the two-day break this week, believing that it will help the players to adjust their bodies and minds and build up their strength for the next matches.
