The 2024-2025 season is turning into a nightmare for Pep Guardiola. For the first time in his career, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach is going through such a delicate period at the helm of Manchester City.
On Sunday December 1, 2024, the Citizens lost 0-2 to Liverpool at Anfield in a crucial Premier League match. The defeat, which added to a string of poor performances, brought Guardiola under fire. Before the game, however, the Spanish coach tried to play down the situation with an intriguing statement:
“You can’t imagine how much they pay me. The pressure comes with the salary. If I don’t want that pressure, I stop, go home and live without it. All managers go through this. I’d love to be able to say we’re going to win here at Anfield and string 20 wins together, but in our current situation, I don’t believe that. We have to accept the pain. This is the time to be present, positive, and fight to stay on top for as long as possible.”
But the reality is stark. With this defeat at the hands of a direct rival, many observers feel that Manchester City have already jeopardized their chances in the title race. The club and its coach now find themselves with their backs to the wall, obliged to rectify a situation that is looking increasingly out of control.
Leave a Reply