Is Pep Guardiola facing his biggest test at Manchester City?
Considering Guardiola’s huge financial and playing resources, if Guardiola mentions injuries, Manchester City’s rivals will have the smallest violin in the world, but he has every right to mention the loss of Rodri, the most important player of the season.
Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji are also missing.
Guardiola’s contract expires next June and his own future has yet to be determined. Director of football Txiki Begiristain, a close friend from his time at Barcelona, ​​is set to leave at the end of the season.
When Guardiola extended his contract with Manchester City twice before, the club had announced contract extensions in November 2020 and November 2022. Guardiola has yet to give any hints on his decision, with reports suggesting that both Brazil and England had made contact with Thomas before the FA appointed Tuchel.
If City win, there will be a sense of calm as events unfold behind the scenes. Instead, it’s going to be a bigger problem unless they shake off this slump.
After winning the Champions League, six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup under Guardiola, does Manchester City finally need a new name? And new cravings?
The manager looked hungry on the touchline and full of energy throughout. He won’t accept anything less from his players.
If any coach or team can answer the questions they face, it’s Guardiola and Manchester City.
However, they need to arrest the decline quickly. Liverpool and Arsenal will find weaknesses.
