Guardiola: As long as the players are in good health, I never object to their national team
12:24am, 30 August 2025Football
Hupu, August 29th, at 9:00 p.m. on August 31, at the third round of the Premier League, Manchester City played against Brighton at home. Before the game, Manchester City coach Guardiola attended the press conference.
James Trafford is young, but very confident. How did he do this week after that game last week? He is still the kind of energy I see on the training ground, or is he probably needs some comfort this week, or have you ever given him any encouraging conversations?
"I am willing to lend them my shoulders at any time, but everyone may not realize that we actually care about the players. In fact, nothing can be solved, and the situation will always get better. Moreover, what happened last week was not just James's problem. Although it is hard to say directly, it is not just him alone. When the second goal was lost in that game, the opponent's player was very tough and had a strong aura."
Then did he need to talk alone at that time? Or is he always quite calm? For example, does he need additional communication or comfort, or does he mean that he is a relatively stressful person?
"No, of course he will care about this. I hope he doesn't care at all, but it's obviously impossible - but we will definitely help him here, there is no doubt about this. Many times, when players are in difficult times, we have to support them."
"I still want to ask if Nuri's situation is OK? He was off the court halfway, can he be on the roster now?"
"It's totally OK"
About Brighton - their performances of this season are ups and downs. How would you arrange the tactics of this game? Or what strategy do you think they might use to deal with it? ”
"They are a very good team and they are really amazing. Last season, there are previous seasons, and we have seen their strengths when we were coaching at Graham Porter or Dezelby - they are definitely a top team. ”
Have you decided who will be the starting goalkeeper tomorrow?
"Oh tomorrow...well, it's decided. (The reason I say it now) is because I don’t have a press conference tomorrow. "
The team has always won one game and lost one game recently. How do you plan to adjust to help the team regain stability?"
"This is our goal, but football has to be played one game after another. After all, we have only played two games this season. Yesterday we were still savoring the joy of advancing to the Champions League last season - so we can stay in the ranks of European football elites now. Although we only played two games, I feel that we will perform well this season. I know that some people may not believe it, but no matter what happened last season, the result of the last game, or even what will happen on Sunday, we will definitely be able to achieve good results this season."
You mentioned before that you want to control Rodri's playing time. But today he was selected into the Spanish national team roster. Do you have no objection to this? Have you communicated this with him or the Spanish national team? ”
"No, I have never talked to the coach of the Spanish team. Never. But we talked to Rodri, and he feels much better now and needs game time to get back to shape. I think he will communicate with the national team, and then they will decide whether to be selected - as long as the players are in good health, I will never object to their national team. ”
This week I heard that Savigno seems to stay. I want to ask…
"I have to wait until the transfer window is closed before talking about this. Next time you hold a press conference, please ask me this question again. Don't ask me about the rumors about possible new players or possible departures, let's talk about it next week. "
In general, are you satisfied with the current team's staffing configuration? How do you think of the current lineup?"
"I have been quite satisfied since the past ten years of coaching."
Then, back to the topic of Rodri, you said you didn't communicate with the Spanish coach. But in fact, do you want him to stay in the team, continue to rehabilitate and train, and prepare for future games?
"No, I think it's okay. It's really okay. The Spanish national team chose him because they communicated, and they believe that Rodri is in good shape now. Of course, we only hope that one thing: no matter where he goes to the national team or where he is, he is healthy when he comes back. But he has been training for two or three weeks - I said when I was in Italy before that I think Rodri's situation will get better and better, and now everything is really moving in a good direction. After the international match day, his condition will be better and he can almost fully recover. I also mentioned before that in the match against Wolves, Tottenham and Brighton, I will arrange some playing time for him, probably that's it."
I want to ask about the Champions League draw, and we are separated with Real Madrid again.
"I feel honored to have the opportunity to command the game at the Bernabeu as a coach again. So, it's good to go back to Spain."
"Will it feel a little strange to see Kevin (De Bruyne) become an opponent?"
"Yes, Kevin and Le Roei (Sane). I'm really happy that they can come back here. Of course, we have to beat Naples and Galatasaray. But it feels good to get him back. And I'm sure the fans will give him a warm welcome - because he deserves this respect."
Ask Savigno's injury, do you think he will return after international match day?
"Yes, I hope so. I really hope he can come back."
There are obviously four goalkeepers in the team now. Do you think a goalkeeper will leave the team before Monday? Also, I know you haven't said who will start in that game on Saturday, but do you know who the No. 1 goalkeeper of this season is? Or is this position not yet settled, so I want to take a look? ”
"You have to know that at this stage of the season, especially before international match days and before the transfer window is closed, everything is possible. The situation is that simple. When the transfer window is closed, we will play against Manchester United, play in the Champions League, and play against Arsenal. Everything will be clearer by then. Now when we make a decision, we need to look at the players' performance and consider many other factors.
I want to ask about the team lineup. You said before that I want to make the team lineup more streamlined this summer. Now there are only a few days left before the transfer window is closed. How much difference is the current lineup size and your ideal scale?
"Nothing is wrong, it's like that now. I'm not the kind of coach who complains about the lineup, never. I haven't coached at Barcelona, nor in Manchester. Because I know the club has done its best in every aspect. Even if the team loses, I won't habitually push the blame to the players like some coaches - I never did. Last season was the best example, and I'm proud of my players because I know he We tried our best and really tried our best to play every game well. I have never seen any player perform well for his teammates or clubs after he came on the court. I have never seen him perform well for his teammates or for the club.
Sometimes I will reflect: What else can I do to do better? I have also said that I don’t like to keep players at home, but the reality is that, and the players have understood this long ago. If the lineup is maintained like this in the end, I will be very satisfied and will lead the team day by day, that’s it. ”
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