Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-23 16:00:00
Pep Guardiola expressed frustration over injuries suffered by Manchester City players John Stones and Kyle Walker during international duty, criticizing Gareth Southgate’s decision to start them in friendlies. This impacted City’s Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid and their Premier League campaign. Simon Jordan criticized Guardiola’s sense of entitlement in complaining about Southgate’s decisions, suggesting Guardiola wants to influence which players are called up by their national teams. Guardiola revealed a lack of communication between him and international managers regarding player fitness, with injuries affecting City’s performances.
Despite Guardiola’s complaints, the issue of players getting injured on international duty remains unresolved, with little communication between club and national team managers. Guardiola’s frustration highlights the challenge of managing player fitness during international breaks and the impact it can have on a club’s season. The lack of communication between Guardiola and Southgate raises concerns about the welfare of players and the need for transparency between club and international managers to avoid injuries impacting club performances.
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