“I am a talented coach”, Guardiola settles his accounts

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By: Manu Tournoux

Guardiola unzips his players, the settlement of accounts
Pep Guardiola explained why he had offered Claudio Echeverri his beginnings to Manchester City in the FA Cup final with an original answer.

City setbacks continued in the 2024-25 season, losing 1-0 against Crystal Palace on Saturday for its second consecutive FA Cup final. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the match, offering Eagles their very first major trophy.

In the 76th minute, while the Cityzens were still led to the score, Guardiola brought Echeverri, the young Argentine star of 19, in place of Omar Marmoush. It was the first time that the young player had appeared for City since his official arrival at the club last January.

Pep Guardiola had an eventful season in City

Asked at the post-match press conference on the reasons for the recruitment of a young beginner player in an important final, Guardiola replied: ” My inspiration? I am a talented manager. Frankly, it was not a bad decision. »»

The former Champions of England will now aim to finish among the first five of the Premier League and obtain a place in the Champions League. They will then face Bournemouth on Tuesday, then Fulham on the last day, May 25.

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