The team Manchester City, led by Josep Guardiola, after a confident 3:0 victory over Chelsea, commented on important changes. The head coach stated that the team is at a development stage compared to previous periods.
According to Guardiola, although the team went through a difficult period in previous seasons, the process of progress is still continuing. In his opinion, due to not participating in the Champions League, the team has the opportunity to spend a full week on recovery and preparation.
— “Earlier our team went through a special period, but we are still continuing to develop. Now we have a full week for recovery because we are not playing in the Champions League,” said Josep Guardiola.
The coach noted that during training sessions, every player clearly understands their duties and follows the assigned tactical instructions. This strengthens discipline and cohesion within the team.
— “In training, everyone clearly knows their task,” said Guardiola.
Commenting on the match, Guardiola stated that during 90 minutes they did not manage to play perfectly, however the team acted as a unified whole. According to him, the opponent was given very few opportunities, and the attack constantly looked dangerous.
— “Although we did not play perfectly for 90 minutes, the team acted cohesively, gave the opponent few chances, and always looked dangerous in attack,” said Josep Guardiola.
It was also noted that tactical formations are constantly changing. In this match as well, the second half was different from the first, which shows the team’s adaptability.
— “Our tactical setup is changing, and this time as well the second half was different from the first,” said Guardiola.
In conclusion, the coach outlined the main tasks: creating dangerous chances, winning aerial duels, and gradually developing the game.
— “The main task is to create dangerous chances, fight for aerial balls, and develop the game step by step,” said Josep Guardiola.
Read “Zamin” on Telegram!
