Every word Pep Guardiola said in his Fulham vs Man City press conference as Rodri award snub addressed

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Published on 2024-05-10 13:41:22

Pep Guardiola held a press conference ahead of Manchester City’s match against Fulham, with the team having a chance to move to the top of the table. Guardiola stated that there are no injury concerns and praised the team’s medical department for keeping players fit. He also acknowledged the importance of the upcoming Youth Cup final for the young players in the academy.

Guardiola discussed the challenging title race, emphasizing the quality of both City and Liverpool. He also praised Fulham manager Marco Silva for the job he has done with the team. Guardiola dismissed concerns about Fulham players flying kites, stating that they will be focused on the match. He also addressed the reaction of striker Erling Haaland to being substituted in a previous game.

Guardiola commented on Rodri not being nominated for Player of the Year awards, stating that the midfielder’s importance to the team is clear. He emphasized that awards are more for the media and business aspect of the game, and that the players’ focus should be on performing well on the pitch. Guardiola also discussed his selection process when all players are fit, highlighting the importance of training, behavior, and opponent tactics in making decisions.

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