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Published on 2024-02-18 22:31:00
Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, dropping two points in the Premier League title race. Raheem Sterling scored for the visitors, giving Chelsea a lead at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City stepped up in the second half, with Rodri bringing the side level with seven minutes remaining. If City secures victory in their game against Brentford, they will be one point behind leaders Liverpool.
During a post-Chelsea reaction, Pep Guardiola addressed the game and gave an update on Jack Grealish’s injury. He mentioned that Kevin De Bruyne should be in the final third, not in deeper midfield, and praised Rodri for his performance. Guardiola also emphasized the need for resilience and the ability to respond to setbacks.
He acknowledged that the match against Brentford is crucial for closing the gap with Liverpool. Guardiola also provided an update on Grealish’s injury, stating that it may not be as severe as initially expected. He praised Rodri for his performance and stressed the importance of his role in the team. Guardiola also highlighted Julian Alvarez’s contributions to the team and emphasized his sense of goal.
In his comments, Guardiola emphasized the difficulty of sustaining success in the Premier League, noting the team’s efforts and resilience. He attributed the slow start against Chelsea to a variety of factors, including fatigue from playing multiple games and travel. Guardiola highlighted the team’s ability to react and adapt during the match.
Guardiola also praised Rodri’s performance and highlighted his importance to the team, emphasizing the midfielder’s ability to play for the team and make crucial plays. He also discussed Alvarez’s contributions to the team and his ability to score goals. Overall, Guardiola’s comments reflected the team’s determination to continue competing at the highest level in the Premier League.
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