Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Premier league – But called the position of his “not ideal” club.
The fourth city placed is a point behind the Nottingham forest immediately above them before heading to the city of the city on Saturday (12:30 p.m. GMT), with Chelsea, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion All in three points Cityzens.
“There are many clubs that fight for this target,” reflects Guardiola, adding that “it will not be the end of the world” if the city cannot reach the Champions League For the first time since 2010/11.
“Everyone wants to be in the Champions League next season, for many reasons. If this does not happen, it will be because we have not been good enough and other teams deserve it.
“In the Premier League, in 38 games, it’s fairly fair. We are in a position which is not ideal but which is not serious enough. It’s in our hands and we’re going to fight for that. »»
Guardiola city boss: “exceptional” Ola Aina
While a finish among the first four in the Premier League would guarantee a place in the Champions League for next season, an additional place seems likely to be awarded to the fifth team due to the coefficient points of England, which are awarded according to the way in which the teams of each country occur in European competitions.
A player who will not be able to help City’s push for qualification is defender Nathan Ake, whom Guardiola expects to be between 10 and 11 weeks after a surgery on a fracture in his left foot sustained during the victory at the Cup Fifth Home of the Cup Cup of the city over Plymouth Argyle of the city.
The Spaniard was raised for a city of players was linked at the start of the season, calling Ola Aina of Forest “an exceptional player – an back -back who can play on both sides”.
“They are a physical team in the middle,” added Guardiola. “”[Eliot] Andersen is a better player. They have a good goalkeeper [Matz Sels] and experienced defenders.
“The four at the front create a lot of things for themselves – [Callum] Hudson[-Odoi],, [Anthony] Elaga, [Morgan] Gibbs-Blanc, [Chris] Drink.”
Pep 💬 the impact of [Abdukodir] Khusanov was really good … Vitor [Reis] was really good against Plymouth. Now, some central defenders of the Academy come to play with us. Some of the seniors can be ready for the club World Cup. We are unlucky [with injuries] But the club … pic.twitter.com/duq5pprbcq
– Manchester City (@Mancity) March 7, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs Man City
The forest lost 3-0 in the city On December 4, ended a two game race with a 0-0 home at Arsenal draw on February 26.
“When you are third with [11 league] The games are gone, it’s because you really did, really, really good, “observed Guardiola. “It’s impressive, I would say.
“They defend themselves very well – they are really compact and aggressive, and their transitions are really good. [They have] Long balls to wood.
