Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has been talking to the media earlier than Saturday’s Premier League sport towards at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Listed below are the important thing traces from his information convention:
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“We’re not on the stage required to win the title,” Guardiola says, though he feels the mentality and dedication of his gamers is passable.
There is no such thing as a workforce information – no gamers will return earlier than West Ham, although some could return for Sunderland.
On Rayan Cherki: “I need to push him, so I do not need to give too many compliments. He has the proper mentality so will get higher and higher.”
Guardiola praised Nico Gonzalez, stating that with out his affect “the place we’re in now wouldn’t have been doable with out Kovacic and Rodri”.
On questions over his future: “Eventually I’ll stop Manchester Metropolis. I am excited by the event of the workforce, that is all I can say.”
Providing extra on his future – with 18 months left on his deal – he stated: “They aren’t discussions. Finish of the topic. I cannot be right here endlessly. What’s going to occur will occur. The membership have to be ready however that topic isn’t on the desk proper now.
When requested straight whether or not he deliberate to be supervisor of Manchester Metropolis for the primary sport of the 2026-2027 season, Guardiola stated “I am right here. What’s going to occur subsequent, who is aware of?”
On Savinho: “The standard of Savinho in a one v one can’t be taught, it can’t enhance – it is pure.”