Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola held a press conference to discuss the team's latest preparations before facing Bournemouth next Sunday in the Premier League. He addressed the situation of injured players, the performance of some stars, and the upcoming opponent.

Guardiola stated in his remarks: "Haaland is ready to participate, and we hope Rodri will be with us as well. Everyone is eager to play, and Kolo Toure has returned to our coaching staff, which is wonderful."

Regarding the performance of Egyptian star Omar Marmoush after scoring a goal against Swansea City, Guardiola said: "The players in the attack are scoring goals and gaining confidence, which allows them to continuously develop."

The Spanish coach spoke about Rodri, saying: "I feel he is capable of delivering his best, it may not happen soon, but he will help us a lot with the other available alternatives. When we are fully fit, we will become a team that is hard to beat, and that’s what I want."

About the upcoming opponent Bournemouth, Guardiola said: "An amazing and cohesive team, they have a great coach and outstanding players, and facing them is always tough."

Guardiola also praised star Phil Foden, who is approaching his 200th match with Manchester City, saying: "I am honored to see Foden's impact, it’s a milestone in his career at this age. As for his return to the England national team, he needs to perform well every day, then the decision is in Thomas Tuchel's hands."

Regarding Bournemouth's playing style, Guardiola said: "Their style suits Semenyo perfectly, he is an exceptional player, and the team has several outstanding players. There is great work behind the scenes at this club."

The Spanish coach commented on the competition in the Premier League this season, saying: "I remember when I was at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, any team could beat the other. Perhaps Manchester City and Liverpool have changed that rule in recent years by achieving around 100 points, but it’s good to see other teams at the top, as it adds more excitement to the league for the fans."

Regarding comments from Liverpool coach Arne Slot and Manchester City's lineup, Guardiola clarified: "We have the same team as last season, but the number of injuries is less this time. As for the headlines, I will not provide what the Daily Mail publishes."

Concerning the possibility of playing Phil Foden and Ryan Cherki together, Guardiola said: "This is a very possible option, as I like this type of player, but we must understand the demands of playing in the Premier League in terms of physical strength. We need balance, as we saw against Aston Villa when we missed it at certain moments. They will learn that over time."

At the end of the conference, Guardiola commented on statements made by Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth's coach, who said that Manchester City has become better at transitions: "If he said that, he might be right."