Guardiola: Haaland is an important player for us, and team play is our key to victory

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, appeared in important press statements before facing Everton next Thursday, as part of the eighteenth round of the English Premier League.

When asked about the condition of team defender John Stones, Guardiola said: “I did not speak with the doctors, but if he was not able to play in the second half at Villa Park, it is because he was not ready. We will see,” and he added that he will evaluate the situation further after today’s training. According to “For the availability of players.”

Regarding Ederson and Julio Nunez, Guardiola explained: “We are training this afternoon, and we will see how many players are available. At the moment, I do not know,” he noted. Also, the players will be with their families this evening and tomorrow, and will gather again before the important match against Everton.”

With regard to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, Guardiola denied that he was the player. Need improvement His performance, stressing that the issue is not related to just one player and said: “The issue is related to all of us. In the past, when we scored goals and Haaland was influential, it was because of the team.”

He added “If we have problems in defense and midfield, it affects the whole team, not just one player. Haaland is a very important player, and we need to use him better.”

Regarding the team’s recent results, Guardiola stressed that the players They are making a great effort despite the current challenges, saying: “The players are running and making an effort more than ever before.”

He continued: “The problem is not a lack of effort, but rather some Small and large details that affect our performance, but we have a new opportunity in the Boxing Day match, and we are optimistic that some players will return and improve our level in the future.”