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Published on 2024-07-30 07:00:09
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his squad will not be fully fit for the start of the season, with the players needing time to rest and recover after a grueling schedule. Guardiola raised concerns about player welfare, stressing the importance of allowing sufficient time for rest and recovery to prevent injuries and burnout.
The upcoming Club World Cup is also a source of worry for Guardiola, with the potential for City to play over 70 matches in all competitions if they progress to the latter stages of each tournament they are involved in. The expanded competition has raised concerns about player workload and maintaining peak performance levels throughout the season.
City are known for slow starts to the season, deliberately undercooking the players in order to stay fresh and peak towards the end of the season. Guardiola’s comments underscore the need for a balance between competition and player well-being, highlighting the challenges faced by managers in managing player fitness and workload in a demanding football calendar.
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