Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shared his impressions of the game after the dramatic 2-1 victory against Liverpool. According to the coach, this victory is not just three points - it is also a big signal for the team's character, self-confidence, and the spirit of fighting to the end.
Guardiola, first of all, didn't hide his satisfaction with the first half. He noted that the team got into the game very well, created several extremely favorable opportunities, but there was a lack of "final decision" and decisive passes in their use. According to him, "City" needs to be clearer and more attentive in this aspect.
By the second half, the initiative had shifted more to the opponent's side. Guardiola specifically acknowledged the goal scored by Dominic Soboslai, evaluating his shot as a high-level action. The coach even compared this goal style to a similar episode in another match, saying "wonderful shot, wonderful player."
Nevertheless, the decisive moment of the match was the team's unyielding spirit. As Guardiola said, ultimately everything was decided by the captain's confidence, firm character, and "I won't back down" attitude. Others followed suit, and as a result, City made a comeback.
The coach also specifically addressed the defensive line. He emphasized that high-class performers like Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Florian Wirz cannot be stopped "for nothing" - this requires tremendous effort, the right stance, and patience. "City" managed this much better in the first half, but in the second half the game became as difficult as expected.
The most interesting point was Guardiola's thoughts about the future. During the 90 minutes, he admitted that the team's stability had not yet been fully established, but he noted that they were on the path of development. The phrase "We may not be fully ready now, but we might be ready in a month" is also a signal for fans: the team is no longer just chasing results, but aiming to fully assemble their form.
It was also reported that Ruben Dias has returned to the squad, and other players are gradually joining the squad. Guardiola assessed the future of this generation as "bright" and emphasized that the club's future is also in reliable hands.
Another important point is the topic of transfers. The coach stated that City has indeed strengthened well, but once the newcomers have fully adapted, the team will appear even more powerful. In short, this victory isn't just a one-night mood: Guardiola believes that in the coming months, Manchester City will once again approach its "most dangerous" version.
In football, there's only one rule: where there's character, there's hope. That night, City proved exactly that.
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