Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken about the team's current form and key matches ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Real Madrid are stronger than us, but we can compete"
Guardiola said the team is in good form at the moment, but the match against Real Madrid should not be taken into account in this debate. "In recent years, I have become convinced that we can compete with any team in the Champions League. We have always been one of the main contenders for the title. We felt we had some advantage in the games against Real Madrid, but this time they were stronger than us and advanced to the next round. We accept that fact. At the moment, two of our central defenders are out for two months due to injuries, which is a serious loss for us."
A difficult period has begun in the Premier League
Guardiola noted that the team has found itself in some difficult situations in the Premier League. "We played good games in the Championship. For example, when we lost 1:5 against Arsenal, we played hard for 60 minutes. But then we lost our consistency. We showed a high level in the match against Newcastle. If we recover our game, we can qualify for the Champions League."
Calendar and recovery
Guardiola stressed that the team must accept the calendar as a realistic situation. "Sometimes in football there are difficult periods. "Today we play Liverpool, then Tottenham. After that there will be a 6-7 day rest, which is important for the players to recover. We will try to play at maximum strength in the next games."
Guardiola's words show Manchester City's serious preparation for the upcoming games and the team's strategy towards the Champions League and the Premier League.
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