Pep Guardiola: I don't understand the philosophy of goalkeepers

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently gave a unique answer to questions about the team's goalkeepers. He spoke about the rumors about Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia and responded to the media reports that City is interested in him.

City does not select every player, but according to a specific plan

According to media reports, the “city” is interested in about 500 players. Pep responded to this as follows:

“According to the media reports, it seems that City is interested in 500 players. I don't have any information about Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. I only heard that he is a good goalkeeper. But I have no idea about his current form and training.”

Personal opinion about goalkeepers

Guardiola stressed that he does not consider himself an expert when it comes to working with goalkeepers. His job is to build team tactics, and goalkeepers are expected to do one thing:

“I’m not a goalkeeping expert. I can’t say I understand everything about the position. I only ask them to do one thing: stop the ball. The rest is up to the experts.”

Plans for next season are clear

Pep Guardiola also confirmed that the team’s main goalkeepers, Ederson and Stefan Ortega, will remain at City next season:

“Firstly, we discussed the plans for next season in just a few weeks. Secondly, Ederson and Ortega will keep their positions. We’re not unhappy with them at the moment.”

Guardiola’s comments suggest that Manchester City are making transfer decisions based on real needs and accurate observations, rather than on sensational rumours. The talk of Joan Garcia has not yet turned into a serious negotiation.

Pep's sincere and clear attitude shows that he is still not just a tactical guru in modern football, but a coach with a human approach.