Pep Guardiola appeared to rule out signing a brand new deal at Manchester Metropolis throughout the forthcoming worldwide break by insisting he had no plans to satisfy with the membership’s homeowners in Abu Dhabi.
Guardiola has agreed contract extensions within the month of November in earlier years however mentioned “no” when requested if he meant to fly to the Gulf over the subsequent fortnight.
The Catalan is out of contract on the finish of the season and has not but indicated whether or not he’ll prolong his eight-year keep on the Etihad.
His major concern forward of this weekend’s journey to Brighton is avoiding the primary four-game dropping streak of his illustrious managerial profession.
Defeats to Tottenham, Bournemouth and Sporting CP have thrown Metropolis off beam and Guardiola is raring to get his aspect again on observe as they chase a fifth consecutive Premier League title.
Pep hoping to keep away from undesirable file
Requested about the potential for dropping 4 straight video games, he mentioned: “Hopefully it’s not the case. For 20 minutes in opposition to Fulham, we weren’t good, the crew is just not good. Towards Bournemouth, the crew was not good. The remainder of the video games, we have been good.
“We aren’t used to taking part in three video games in three totally different competitions [in a row], however it’s soccer. It’s occurred.
“We all know the the reason why we now have struggled, however we’re trying ahead to that recreation and the worldwide break.
“After that, a number of gamers will come again higher and recovered… little issues that each participant has, we’ll clear up it. I hope so.”
Metropolis have been hit by accidents to a number of key gamers and Guardiola admitted the scenario had not improved following the midweek recreation in Portugal.
PEP 💬 No [Jack Grealish is not fit to play for us tomorrow]. pic.twitter.com/5MjKgyEkQy
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) November 8, 2024
They’ve proved what they’re able to – Guardiola
He’s steadfast in his perception that issues will enhance, although, and mentioned he had not discovered something throughout this lean spell he didn’t already learn about his gamers.
“Completely nothing as a result of I’ve recognized them for 9 years,” he mentioned.
“They’ve proved many instances what they’re able to. No change of opinion.
“It typically occurs, I’ve to know it.”
Pep outlines admiration for Hurzeler
The weekend conflict on the south coast might be one other stiff examination of Metropolis’s credentials with Guardiola impressed by the job Brighton’s new boss Fabian Hurzeler has executed on the Amex Stadium.
He mentioned: ”I’m actually impressed with the best way they play. Brighton made quite a lot of signings this season and he’s doing an unimaginable job.
“Persona, rhythm. The way in which they performed the final two video games in opposition to Liverpool was excellent. The consequence was not good, however they performed actually good.
“All the time they’ve been robust; away or house, it doesn’t matter. This might be no exception.”
