Manchester City: Guardiola is delighted

Published:

By: Nicolas Gerbault

This Friday at a press conference, Pep Guardiola welcomed the return from injury of several of his senior players.

Third in the Premier League with a game in hand, Manchester City is still in the running for the title despite some irregular results during the first part of the season. Deprived of their playing master Kevin De Bruyne since the start of the season then Jeremy Doku And Erling Haaland in December, the Cityzens were able to find the Belgian playmaker, present in the winning group in Sheffield on December 30. He should soon be followed by his two teammates.

Offensive stars returning

While the winter transfer window has just started, Pep Guardiola is delighted with the return of three of his major players, particularly offensively, whom he considers to be winter recruits. ” They are ready. They participated in the last two or three training sessions. JĂ©rĂ©my and Kevin feel very good, Erling is a little better. It’s his bone, so you have to be careful, but he feels good”explained the Catalan technician at a press conference this Friday.

The Mancunian coach, however, indicated that it will be necessary to be careful about the process of his players’ return to competition. “I don’t know if they will play on Sunday against Huddersfield in the FA Cup) or Newcastle (Saturday January 13), but we hope they will be ready for the next matches. He (De Bruyne) has been injured for a long time, we have to think about his physical condition. You have to be patient and give him adequate playing time”.

Following a death in his family, Rodri will be absent for the Huddersfield reception on Sunday, as indicated by Guardiola.

Nicolas Gerbault

Written by:

Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.