Guardiola: What I want is the return of the team players, and what Walker was exposed to is unacceptable

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, appeared in important press statements before facing Manchester United, as part of the sixteenth round of the English Premier League.

Guardiola said: “What I want is the return of my team’s players, the players we have. I would very much love to compete with the squad we had at the beginning of the season. I said that several times. This is the only thing I regret, not having the players we started the season with. Not new players, but in The right moment, we'll see."

He continued his speech regarding the insults that Kyle Walker was subjected to on social media: "This is unacceptable, but not only because he is Kyle, but For any person, unfortunately this happens a lot in the world today. The truth is, of course there is no need to mention the support that he receives from the entire club, from the technical staff and from all the people here.”

And when Asked about the team’s performance, he said: “We have to shoot more and reduce mistakes. We were in the matches, but we were not We were consistent for 90 minutes, I know why, we just have to keep working and moving forward.”

He continued: “When I have three or four central defenders, I don’t need defenders.” When I have Kovacic and Gundogan, I don't need a replacement in that position. When I don't have wings due to injuries, I need wings. When Haaland is gone, I have Oscar Pope and Phil Foden to play there, and we will achieve the same. Goals."

He continued: "If you tell me that these players will be fine in this position, we need that. We will go to the transfer market, but I do not know which position because the matter Depends on what I will need then.”

When asked about Rodri, he said: “The only problem is Rodri’s absence. We knew that from the beginning. We are playing this season without the best player in the world.” Ball, and without the best player in England last season, Phil Foden, he played four or Five matches, but not at its best level. No team can play without central defenders, without a Ballon d’Or winner, and the best player in the Premier League all season. Of course, this is difficult.”

He commented about Jack Grealish as a midfielder: “Do you know who the defensive midfielders were in the last match against Juventus? Jack Grealish was one of them, and we played more than well, and Jack played well again, but nevertheless we must continue to progress and work.” Sooner or later Soon, we will return to what we were.”

Regarding this week’s match, he said: “It is a match, with the same points, emotionally for our fans, and for everyone who spent a long time here. A little special match, in situations like this, the less emotional you are, the better.”

Regarding Manuel Akanji, he said: “He suffers from discomfort in the pelvic area, in the adductor muscle.” He doesn't feel comfortable, he made an effort "It was amazing to play against Bournemouth, but he later had to step back and say I have to recover or I won't be able to continue."