Nedum Onuoha says Pep Guardiola is sending important ‘reminder’ to 28-year-old Man City ace

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Published on 2024-02-16 10:00:00

Nedum Onuoha believes that Pep Guardiola uses public criticism to keep certain players on their toes. Manchester City is on a winning streak, having won their last 11 games, and are competing in the Premier League title race, the FA Cup, and the Champions League.

Guardiola is known for his high expectations and is never completely satisfied with his team’s performance. He has publicly expressed concerns about the body language of Erling Haaland and has stated that Jack Grealish is not playing as well as he did last season. Onuoha sees these criticisms as motivating, stating that it is a good message to remind players of what is required of them.

On a BBC podcast, Onuoha explained that Guardiola’s public criticisms are a way to send a message to the players and to remind them to continue improving. Guardiola, according to Onuoha, knows his players well and is able to communicate his expectations effectively. Onuoha believes that Guardiola’s handling of Grealish has been perfect, as he defended him in the past and is now taking a more critical approach, which has provoked a positive response from the player.

Guardiola’s previous actions to motivate Grealish have proven effective. Last season, after Grealish had a poor performance against Borussia Dortmund, Guardiola publicly defended him, and his faith was rewarded in the next match when Grealish successfully delivered. This season, Guardiola’s critical approach also worked as Grealish responded positively in a game against FC Copenhagen.

While Guardiola’s approach may seem harsh to some, it is effective in pushing players to improve and strive for greater success. This approach has proven successful in motivating Grealish, who has showcased a strong response to criticism, ultimately contributing positively to Manchester City’s performance.

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