Guardiola: 'We're Not Ideal, But Winning Is Good'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledges his team's current imperfections but views their recent victory as a positive step forward.
Following Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Leicester City, manager Pep Guardiola expressed tempered satisfaction with the result. He acknowledged that while the team's performance was not ideal, securing a win was a positive development amid recent challenges.
Guardiola stated, 'This performance wasn't ideal, but at this moment, it's almost impossible to be ideal. I hope this victory gives our morale a better energy.' He emphasized the importance of the win in boosting the team's confidence as they strive to regain their optimal form.
Addressing the team's current state, Guardiola noted, 'We don't have enough energy to maintain our performance over 90 minutes, but I hope this result helps us retreat a bit from our bad moments.' He highlighted the need for improvement and resilience as the season progresses.
When discussing individual performances, Guardiola praised midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, stating, 'When Kevin is ready, there's no doubt. Kevin is one of the most influential players in Manchester City's history and the Premier League.' De Bruyne's contributions continue to be pivotal in the team's efforts to overcome their recent struggles.
Looking ahead, Guardiola reflected on the team's past successes and the current challenges, expressing hope for a return to form: 'Maybe this period, these one and a half, two months, will make us realize how good we were, and I hope we can come back.' He remains optimistic about the team's potential to approach their previous high standards.
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