Following the Manchester City vs. Bournemouth match in the 10th round of the Premier League, manager Pep Guardiola highlighted two of his players, Mateus Nunes and Nico O'Reilly, according to the Manchester Evening News. According to the Spanish manager, these two players played a decisive role in the Citizens' recent victory.
"Mateus Nunes and Nico O'Reilly played a great game. They played with great responsibility on the field today, and both of them determined the rhythm of the game," Guardiola said, answering journalists' questions.
In his opinion, both players demonstrated not only physical but also tactical excellence on the field. "Nunes worked very well in the center, he handled the ball quickly and started the attacks correctly. Niko, actively moving on the wing, overcame the opponent's defense several times. "This is a great achievement for the team," said the coach.
Guardiola also emphasized that he continues to place his trust in young players during the team restructuring process. "It is important that young people demonstrate their potential in such games. They are our future. "Both of them were able to speak their minds today," he said.
As is known, Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. With this result, the team reached 19 points and moved up to second place in the table. The Citizens are now six points behind leaders Arsenal but one point ahead of Liverpool and Bournemouth.
Guardiola described this victory as "finding one's game again" for the team. "In recent matches, we lost a bit of the rhythm of the game. But today my players played with all their might. "This victory gives us confidence and a good mood," he said.
Now, another crucial match awaits Manchester City - they will host Liverpool at Etihad in the next round. This match is expected to be one of the main trials in the championship race.
Guardiola's comments on Nunes and O'Reilly generated considerable interest among fans. Both players have recently begun to find their place in the team's starting lineup. The trust placed in them is seen as an important step towards City's long-term plan - the renewal of the team through youth.
Thus, Pep Guardiola expressed satisfaction not only with the victory but also with the growth of his players. Currently, City is on the way to the championship race, and Guardiola's players intend to return to higher results.
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