December 21st 2024.
This season has been rough for Pep Guardiola's team, as they have been plagued by injuries. It seems that Manchester City will not be making any moves to sign Bruno Guimaraes or Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming January transfer window. The recent devastating loss in the Manchester derby was just another chapter in their downward spiral, with only one win in their last 11 games across all competitions.
The injury to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri was a major blow to the team and seemed to trigger their current poor form. Many fans and experts expected Guardiola to make some moves in the transfer market to strengthen the team, especially after Ilkay Gundogan's return from a difficult year at Barcelona.
However, it seems that other players have also been struggling, such as Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva, while Oscar Bobb has been out of action since the summer due to a season-ending injury. City has shown interest in both Bruno and Zubimendi for a while now, but sources say that a move for either player is not likely to happen next month.
Zubimendi was almost signed by Liverpool in the previous transfer window, but a last-minute change of heart led him to remain at Real Sociedad for another year. Now, at 25 years old, he is ready for a new challenge, and Arsenal seems to be the frontrunner for his signature. It is worth noting that Arsenal's preferred candidate for the position of sporting director is Roberto Olabe, who currently holds that role at Sociedad. This could potentially play a decisive role in Zubimendi's next destination.
In the midst of City's poor form, Guardiola has expressed his confidence in Erling Haaland's abilities and believes he will bounce back. Despite Haaland's recent goal drought, Guardiola has no plans to change his approach and revert to the false nine system that has worked for him in the past. He believes in playing to the strengths of his players and adapting to the situation at hand. While Haaland may be struggling due to a lack of chances, Guardiola is determined to create the necessary space and opportunities for him to shine on the field.
In the end, the success of Manchester City will depend on their ability to improve and create more chances for their star players like Haaland. Guardiola remains optimistic and trusts in his team's abilities to turn things around. Only time will tell if his tactics will pay off, but for now, he remains committed to his players and their playing style.
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