“We have to accept the criticism,” said Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola on the eve of the clash against PSG at the Parc des Princes, referring to the difficulties of the two teams who are fighting to avoid elimination in the League champions.
“Football, and life, is not always perfect, but what defines us as human beings and footballers is the ability to overcome difficulties”a dit Guardiola at a press conference at the Parc des Princes.
“We have to accept criticism of the way we play”he added, while Manchester City is in the process of getting back on track in the league with 20 goals in the last four matches. Manchester City is 22ᵉ of C1 with eight points, the PSG 25th with seven points.
Paris, “It’s one of the best teams in the world, from what little I’ve seen this season I love it, it’s a very young team, with a lot of quality, very dynamic, it’s never easy to win here “explained the Spanish coach.
With Luis Enriquehis former teammate at FC Barcelona, “we have an incredible relationship, he’s a friend, and our families are very close”he revealed. “Although, from the bottom of my heart, I pray for a poor performance from PSG tomorrow”he smiled.
-Asked about the model he would have been for Luis Enrique and his playing philosophy, Pep Guardiola denied any ascendancy: “I just started earlier, I’m a little older. And I can tell you that the strongest team I faced was FC Barcelona in 2015” with Luis Enrique at the helm, and Messi, Neymar et Suarez in attack – European champions that year.
Luis Enrique “is not a copy and paste, this success belongs to him, this way of making his teams united, of fighting”he insisted.
For his part, the attacker Erling Haaland was bombarded with questions about the extension until 2034 of his contract at Manchester City. “Of course it’s unusual, but both parties were delighted, an easy choice”he replied. “In City, I feel at home, my family and I are happy, that’s what I wanted”added the Norwegian.
Regarding Wednesday’s match, “Paris will always be one of the best teams, with an excellent coach at the moment, it’s going to be a great match”commented the center forward.
