Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, issued a warning to all other Premier League teams during a recent press conference. The citizens didn't have the best of the season as they are continuously struggling to cement their place in the Champions League.
Manchester City currently sits in the sixth position of the Premier League standings. They have already crashed out of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 and their sole hope for a title this season rests on the results of the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola issues warning in Press Conference
City has faced a demoralising season and failed to perform up to their standards and currently find themselves vying for a top-five position in the Premier League rather than contending for the title. After a goalless draw against Manchester United last week, they have dropped to sixth place. However, Guardiola remains optimistic, having witnessed enough positive signs in recent matches.
Multiple factors have contributed to the downfall of Manchester City this season, following their success in winning the previous four Premier League titles. Guardiola attributes a major portion of this frustration to injuries.
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Several of Manchester City's key players remained unavailable for most parts of the season due to various injuries. These players included the Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and defenders John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake.To make matters worse City's winger Phil Foden sustained an injury just days after Erling Haaland was ruled out of the season with a knock of his own.
“We didn’t have players. We had a lot of injuries. In any sport when the important players cannot play, you cannot be the same. We couldn’t rotate, they couldn’t compete against each other and in certain moments we needed fight and we didn’t have legs. We didn’t have energy,” Pep said.
Pep Guardiola issued a warning for all Premier League teams stating they will Manchester City's quality 'when they are back'. “Haaland, Akanji, John Stones, Aké… Rodri… quite good, eh? You will see when they will be back. YOU WILL SEE,” Pep warned. Manchester City are going to face Crystal Palace in a crucial encounter at the Etihad on April 12th.
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