As Beijing time dawns at 00:30 tomorrow, a major match in the 16th round of the English Premier League is about to kick off at Manchester City's home ground, with the Blue Moon set to face the challenge of the Red Devils, Manchester United. In a tense pre-match press conference, manager Pep Guardiola spoke on a range of tricky topics, including the intensive schedule of consecutive matches, his feelings about renewing his personal contract, and the team's current situation.

The Trouble with a Heavy Schedule

Pep Guardiola was outspoken about the intense schedule of matches that has put tremendous pressure on the team, especially the injury problems of the players. He pointed out that players such as Rodriguez were physically and mentally exhausted by the continuous fighting and ended up with unfortunate injuries. Guardiola envisioned that if he could follow the example of NBA players who enjoy months of vacation, the players' performance would be even higher. However, he also reluctantly admitted that due to financial considerations, it is difficult for City to bring in a large number of new recruits to ease the pressure.

Renewing the heart of the contract

Faced with the question of whether he regrets renewing his contract, Guardiola firmly stated that he prefers to hold on in adversity. He emphasized that the duties of the coach, must be brave to bear the responsibility of failure, and accept the criticism from all sides. Guardiola's deep affection for the team and the players overflowed into words, and he said he would feel guilty and uneasy if he left the team at this time. He promised that he would only consider leaving when the team no longer needed him.

Anatomy of a team's current situation

Guardiola confessed that Manchester City is going through a tough time, both defense and offense have problems. He mentioned that Juventus repeatedly tore through City's midfield defense in the Champions League, while City looked weak on the offensive end. Guardiola believes that the team needs to improve on all fronts, and the key lies in the attitude and effort of the players. He firmly believes that as long as the players maintain confidence, the team will break through the difficulties.

The Quest for Season Goals

Despite the difficulties faced by Manchester City, Pep Guardiola still expects his team to reap trophies at the end of the season. He believes that this will motivate the team to get through the tough times. Guardiola admits that City are not the best anymore, but they will try to get back to the top. He emphasized that he remembers every moment he spent at City, whether it was a success or a failure.

Outlook for future planning

Pep Guardiola has revealed that he will enter the transfer market at the right time to bring in more powerful players to his squad. He firmly believes that increasing the depth of the team is the key to remain competitive. At the same time, he said that he will not be complacent with his past achievements, but will continue to work hard to create more glory for the team.

On the question of whether he would like to follow Sir Alex Ferguson's example of leaving the team at its peak, Guardiola categorically denied it. He believes that the time to leave should be decided by himself, not whether the team is at its peak or trough. He firmly believes that his mission at Manchester City is not yet complete, and as long as the team and players keep up their efforts and confidence, they will overcome the difficulties ahead and move towards a more brilliant future.

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