Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola expressed sincere thoughts about the match following the crucial away victory over Nottingham Forest in the 18th round of the Premier League.
The Spanish specialist started with a peculiar joke: "It was in this game that I lost all the extra weight I accumulated during Christmas. "I have returned to my position," he said. Guardiola noted that these three points were very important for the team.
He specifically acknowledged the level of the opposing team. Noting that Nottingham Forest is currently a very strong and well-organized team, they called their performance this season "unbelievable." According to Guardiola, the team's squad consists of high-quality players, with a high dominance in single combat, and last season only a few points left them out of the Champions League.
The specialist did not hide the fact that playing against such a team in winter, especially away, is a very difficult test. "If we hadn't been mentally and physically ready for this game, it would have been impossible to win," he said.
Speaking about the tactical changes, Guardiola said that the crowd in the center of the field had increased, so they switched from defense to a quick exit and wide play through the wings. It was after these solutions that dangerous situations began to emerge.
As for leadership, he expressed a cautious opinion. "We have played 18 games, but there are still many matches ahead. The Premier League is growing stronger every year. Today's victory or defeat is not decisive," Guardiola said.
In conclusion, the coach emphasized the team's high mentality and expressed satisfaction with the players' will shown during the difficult journey.
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