December 9th 2024.
In a recent turn of events, Manchester United emerged victorious in their match against Etihad in March 2021. However, Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, delivered some unfortunate news regarding his team's injuries. This week, the team is set to face Juventus and Manchester United, which could potentially be a boost for Ruben Amorim.
Before their game against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, City's injury list has grown to a concerning length. With only three senior defenders available and Rico Lewis serving a suspension due to his red card in their previous match against Crystal Palace, Guardiola appeared to be in a state of despair as he gave a team news update. He stated, "We don't have players to come back [against Juventus]. The solution is to give me players back and to do it. But it's not possible right now and I think it isn't going to happen for a long time."
Guardiola then reflected on their successful seasons in the past, where they were able to achieve the treble and domestic treble due to a full and healthy team. However, he acknowledged that this season will be more challenging as they will have to deal with a limited squad. He also mentioned that in their recent game against Crystal Palace, they had to turn to young players from the academy to fill the bench, with only three exceptions. Guardiola predicts that this will be the case for the next few games and possibly even the next month.
Despite their struggles, City has been a dominant force in English football in recent years. However, this season they have faced a significant drop-off and are currently placed fourth in the table, eight points behind leaders Liverpool. Guardiola's message to his players is to not feel sorry for themselves and to accept the challenge that has been given to them. He believes that in the end, they will have more satisfaction in overcoming these challenges rather than when they won titles in previous seasons.
Guardiola also acknowledges that injuries are a natural part of football and that every team wishes to have all their players fit and ready. However, he understands that this season will be more difficult due to their long list of injuries. But he remains determined to find a way to navigate through this challenging time and continue to compete at the highest level. In his words, "One way or another, we are going to try."
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