M anchester City manager Pep Guardiola has pledged that his team will come back stronger next season despite their current struggles. The defending Premier League champions, who have dominated English football by winning four consecutive league titles, find themselves 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool and facing potential elimination from the Champions League after a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Acknowledging the Dip
Ahead of their pivotal Premier League clash against Chelsea on Saturday, Guardiola admitted the team’s performances have fallen below expectations.
“We are not in the best position right now, absolutely,” Guardiola said. “I’m not blind to our standards and level. Everyone knows we haven’t been at our best.”
Despite the challenges, Guardiola defended his squad and praised their achievements over the years. “This is still a fantastic group of players, as we’ve shown for the last seven, eight, nine years. A couple of bad months doesn’t change that,” he added.
Looking Ahead
Guardiola revealed that he had anticipated a difficult season but expressed confidence in the team's ability to rebound. “I saw this coming two or three months ago. This season, we are going to suffer. It’s happened. But next season, we’ll be back, really,” he promised.
City face a must-win Champions League group-stage match against Club Brugge on Wednesday to keep their European campaign alive. Guardiola remained philosophical about the prospect of missing out on the competition, drawing comparisons to other top clubs.
“Many big clubs, like Chelsea right now, are not in the Champions League. Manchester United aren’t in it either. It can happen to us, definitely,” he remarked.
Determined to Rebuild
With the season reaching a critical phase, Guardiola’s focus remains on immediate challenges while keeping an eye on rebuilding for the future. His defiance signals Manchester City’s intent to reclaim their dominance and bounce back stronger in the coming campaign.
Fans and pundits alike will watch closely to see if Guardiola’s confidence translates into a late-season revival or fuels preparations for a brighter next chapter.
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