New Delhi: Pep Guardiola has called on Manchester City’s board to back him as he faces the toughest challenge of his managerial career. The team’s recent form has been a sharp decline, with five consecutive losses followed by a dramatic collapse in the Champions League against Feyenoord, where City let a 3-0 lead slip in the final 15 minutes to draw 3-3. It marks the longest winless streak of Guardiola’s career and has left many questioning the champions’ title defence.
Guardiola admitted that City’s current struggles are not normal for a club of their stature. Yet, he remains determined to rebuild and believes he has a clear plan to bring the team back on track. He stressed the importance of resilience, highlighting that recovery is about rising after setbacks.
🔵 Pep Guardiola: “Which team around the world is consistent during 10 years?! They don’t exist; not in NBA, tennis, golf, any sport”.
“In a decade of time, like we have been, being consistent like we have been, you don’t find it… I’m sorry”. pic.twitter.com/xhxTJOsEcS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 29, 2024
With City now preparing for a crucial Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool on Sunday, Guardiola knows the pressure is mounting.
The Spaniard has been in regular talks with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, discussing the team’s issues and potential solutions. Guardiola, who has led City to six Premier League titles and their first Champions League triumph, believes his past success earns him the chance to rectify the situation. He has taken full responsibility for the team’s struggles, calling it a challenge he wants to embrace.
City’s fixture list doesn’t get easier, with a trip to Nottingham Forest following the Liverpool game. Guardiola acknowledged the difficulty of predicting when results will improve but remains confident they will bounce back. As he put it, “success is measured by how often you stand up again.”
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