Guardiola Accepts Fate: Manchester City May Drop to Tenth Place
Pep Guardiola acknowledges Manchester City's ongoing struggles, expressing concern over potential further declines in the Premier League standings following a 1-1 draw with Everton.
Manchester City's head coach, Pep Guardiola, has openly addressed the team's recent challenges, particularly after a 1-1 draw with Everton that extended their winless streak. This result has left the team in seventh place, with the possibility of slipping to tenth depending on other match outcomes.
Guardiola remarked, 'The team played very well. The first half was exceptional. We were good in the first ten to fifteen minutes of the second half until the penalty. Everton scored on their first approach to our goal.' He added, 'When you look at the result, of course, we're not satisfied. But in terms of performance and what we did on the pitch... the guys, given our current situation, were once again excellent.'
Addressing the potential drop in league position, Guardiola stated, 'Yes, let's see what happens. It's possible.' He also provided updates on player absences, noting that Kyle Walker was out due to influenza, while Jack Grealish had a muscular issue. Despite these setbacks, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the efforts of players like Nathan Aké, who played through recovery to support the team.
Guardiola concluded by emphasizing the importance of converting opportunities into goals, acknowledging that the team has struggled to secure victories in the past month and a half. He remains optimistic about the squad's performance, stating, 'Our duty is to perform well, score goals, and win games.'