Guardiola Orders Man City Players to Stay at Training Camp for Christmas
Pep Guardiola requires Manchester City players to spend Christmas night at the club's training facility ahead of their crucial Boxing Day match against Everton.
Pep Guardiola, the head coach of Manchester City, has implemented strict measures by requiring his players to spend Christmas night at the club's training camp. This decision comes as City prepares for a crucial Boxing Day match against Everton.
Manchester City has faced a challenging week, culminating in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Guardiola views the upcoming match as pivotal for reversing the team’s fortunes. "The game against Everton is a matter of life and death for us," Guardiola reportedly told his players. "If we don’t turn things around here, it may be impossible to recover."
Historically, Guardiola allowed players to spend Christmas night with their families, even when games were scheduled the following day. However, this year marks a change in policy, with players instructed to stay at the training complex overnight to ensure full focus and preparation for the noon kick-off.
Guardiola granted the squad a brief break following the Villa defeat, encouraging them to celebrate Christmas early with their families. However, he made it clear that December 25th would be dedicated entirely to team preparations.
Fans and analysts will closely watch Thursday's match to see if Guardiola's strict approach pays off in halting City’s slide and reigniting their Premier League campaign.
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