November 23rd 2024.
Kyle Walker, Manchester City's defender, has expressed his concerns about their upcoming match against Liverpool. In an interview, he warned that if the team doesn't improve, they will be easily defeated by their rivals. This statement comes after their shocking defeat against Tottenham, making it their fifth consecutive loss, a record they haven't seen in over a decade.
The loss against Tottenham has also put City five points behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings. However, this gap could widen to eight points if Liverpool wins against Southampton on Sunday. This has put pressure on Pep Guardiola's side, who have a busy schedule with a Champions League game against Feyenoord on Tuesday, followed by the crucial match against Liverpool next Sunday.
Walker emphasized the importance of turning their fortunes around quickly to avoid another disastrous afternoon at Anfield. He stated that it is an excellent opportunity for the team to redeem themselves and close the gap with the team above them. However, he also acknowledged that they cannot afford to put in a performance like they did against Tottenham, or else they will be easily defeated.
When asked about their recent poor form affecting their confidence, Walker responded by saying that they haven't lost confidence as a team. He reminded everyone of the team's achievements in the past and how they must focus on the present situation. Walker also admitted that Liverpool is currently the team to beat, but they will continue to fight until the end of the season.
He added that the best way to turn things around is by winning their next game on Tuesday, which will hopefully bring back their confidence and their usual style of play. Walker believes that their abilities and weaknesses are well known, and once they get a win, their confidence will be restored, and they will be back to their usual selves.
Meanwhile, Guardiola has accepted that a defeat against Liverpool could mean the end of their title hopes. He acknowledged that Liverpool has been on a winning streak, and it is a possibility that they will continue to do so. However, he also stressed that their focus is on winning games and not thinking about the end of the season just yet. Guardiola believes that if they don't win the league, it will be because they didn't deserve it, unlike when they won it in the past.
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