City is No Longer an Extraordinary Team; They Once Were
Confirmation received at the “Beranabeu” that cuts are necessary, Photo: Reuters
Pep Guardiola is facing his worst coaching season ever, with 13 defeats already recorded in the 2024/2025 season!
Manchester City lost both encounters against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals (2:3, then 1:0).
“We have time to reconsider the structure of the team. It’s easy to make conclusions in the heat of the moment. The home defeat (2:3) was tough to accept. Real Madrid played exceptionally well, which we anticipated. Over time, we will come to terms with the situation,” Pep emphasized, adding:
“Nothing lasts indefinitely. Manchester City was once an exceptional squad, but that has changed. Now, our focus will shift to the Premier League, although we acknowledge that winning the championship is unlikely… We will also see how we fare in the FA Cup,” Guardiola remarked.
His team displayed their worst performance to date at the Bernabeu, with the decision to use Savinjo as a “false nine” instead of a traditional winger, and the new recruit Husainov as a “fullback” both proving detrimental in the first half.
This marked the first time Guardiola operated without a conventional striker on the bench, despite Erling Haaland not being fully fit due to a minor injury sustained against Newcastle.
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