After Manchester City's dramatic loss to Al Hilal in the Club World Cup, head coach Josep Guardiola spoke about the team and his impressions in the USA, writes mancity.com.
The Spanish specialist emphasized that during this tournament he witnessed many positive aspects: "I saw a lot of good things, it wasn't like this before. Especially the relationships between the players and the coaching staff — in this regard, we formed real team spirit and mutual respect." According to Guardiola, the training camps and sessions held in the USA were organized at a high level, and the players felt happy.
At the same time, the coach mentioned the high level of competition and the defensive errors of City in certain moments: "We allowed Al Hilal to create attacks, but we also created many dangerous situations ourselves. Regardless of the score, overall our game was not bad. Unfortunately, the result was not as expected."
Guardiola expressed special gratitude to the team members, highly valuing their attitude towards training, preparation, and collective effort: "Thanks to everyone — every player, coach, and staff member gave their all. The team was in good shape," he said.
After the defeat, Manchester City will return home after a long trip, to rest physically and mentally. Guardiola addressed the fans with hope and motivation: "Now it's time to rest and clear our heads. Next season we will come back and again fight for high goals."
It is clear that this defeat was tough for City, but the team’s internal environment, mutual understanding, and drive for the new season may ensure future successes. Fans once again expect new victories from their favorite team. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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