On October 24, 2024, Beijing time, in the third round of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Manchester City will face Sparta Prague. Before the match, Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola attended a press conference.
About De Bruyne
I can’t tell you exactly how long he will be out? It’s not a serious injury, but he doesn’t feel fully recovered. He’s not a 22-year-old player anymore; he needs to adapt to football at his current age. He told me he doesn’t feel right, and I said if something feels wrong, take your time to recover, no rush.
About the Opponent
I only learned about this team a couple of days ago. Then I started watching their match videos, and this team left a good impression on me.
About Foden
He feels much better. His performance in the last game proved how important it is to have a happy, healthy, and spirited Foden.
About Tactics
I hope the team can play like they did against Wolves in every match. They only touched the ball 4-5 times in our penalty area. We created a lot of chances, and we need to put pressure on the opponents in the attacking third.
About Manchester City
In the past 8-11 years, teams that won the league title the previous year often dropped out of the Champions League. This suggests they handled their success incorrectly. However, we appear in the Champions League every season. I don’t know how this happens. We become Premier League champions year after year, six times in seven years. And it doesn’t affect our consistent presence in the Champions League.
About Injuries During International Breaks
The most frustrating thing for me was Stones’ injury at the beginning of the year. I’ve never been so disappointed. It was just a friendly match, and we were about to face Real Madrid for a semi-final spot, and the Premier League title race was heating up. After one match, two players came back injured. I encourage Manchester City players to represent their countries, but if it’s a friendly match, you can go, but you shouldn’t get injured. The club pays your salary, not the national team.
About the Match
If it’s a home game, we must win. Otherwise, it will be difficult to finish in the top 8 of the group. This is our goal.
About Gvardiol
He can’t play every game. That’s why we need Ake so much. Otherwise, you can’t make it to the end.
About Stones
He’s like my child. I understand his behavior and actions, and I really like this player. Many players are the reason I’m still here, and I enjoy being with them.
