Echeverri’s goal, relentless work, and Guardiola’s praise

After the 6:0 major victory of “Manchester City” over “Al Ain” in the second round of the club world championship, the coach of the “Citizens,” Pep Guardiola, spoke with great respect about the young Argentine talent Claudio Echeverri. According to him, Echeverri is not only the author of a goal, but a player who, thanks to his diligence, has deserved special attention within the team.

Guardiola’s recognition — work and result

“Since he joined the team last season, after every training session, while others were resting, he would practice free kicks alone. He did it every day, with determination. Seeing this, you can conclude: every effort, every action brings results,” said Pep.

The goal — the fruit of work

Yesterday’s match clearly demonstrated the benefits of his tireless training. His free-kick goal was not only beautiful, but executed with special technique. “His movement in tight spaces, precision — in short, he showed that he is truly a talented player,” Guardiola praised highly.

Ankle problem and temporary break

Unfortunately, in the second half, Echeverri could not continue playing due to injury. But as the coach put it, “to score such a goal in your debut minutes in the tournament is a great achievement and a reliable foundation for the future.”

Getting out of the group and next steps

Guardiola also noted that the team had advanced to the next stage:

“We are looking ahead. Of course, there will be matches against leading clubs from Brazil and Europe. But we have no fear. Now we will prepare for the game against Juventus. I’m happy that we’re staying in the United States for another week,” he said.

Conclusion

Pep Guardiola’s comments once again proved: in big football, talent alone is not enough — only if you add hard work, discipline, and perseverance can you show yourself on the field. Echeverri is a vivid example of this. His goal and impressive play will surely be remembered by fans for a long time. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!