Coaching Manchester City for 100 Champions League games, Guardiola: It is important for the club’s reputation and he realizes that he is getting old

At 4:00 a.m. on November 26, in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City will face Bayer Leverkusen at home. Before the game, Manchester City coach Guardiola attended the press conference and talked about the game.

Talk about the previous loss to Newcastle and the preparation for this game -

I think the loss to Newcastle will be quickly forgotten. Although there were indeed some thoughts at the time, tomorrow's game is obviously more important.

We have passed the Champions League group stage (i.e. league stage) and we have played very well. We have performed very well in 4 games, including the game against Monaco. Although we did not win, we also performed very well.

Now we are about to have the last four games, two at home and two away. Tomorrow we will face the third-ranked team in the Bundesliga. This game is very important and we need to go all out to achieve the goal of ranking in the top eight.

Of course, if we get at least one more point tomorrow, we can advance to the top 24 like last season. That's why tomorrow's game is important, we know what the team has to do.

The team's injury situation -

Rodri and Kovacic will still miss the game against Leverkusen, and other players have recovered and can play.

Rodri's recovery time will not be too long. Although the specific time is uncertain, it should not be very long. We are in the process of recovery. As for when he can return, we will observe it for a period of time to ensure that he fully recovers.

Talking about my 100th game coaching Manchester City in the Champions League -

Yes, I realize that I am getting old, and every week is a milestone. Of course, it feels great. It means that we can reach the main game every season. Manchester City is the only team in the Premier League to do this in the past 10 years. I hope we can do it next season.

The Champions League is a grand tournament that means a lot to the players. We love this tournament very much, and so does the coach. Everyone enjoys it. We can play against the best teams in Europe. This is an extremely valuable experience; it is also very important for the club, both from a prestige and financial point of view.

(Reporter talked about the competition for the Premier League) If we want to win the Premier League championship, we must get 100 points or 98 points, otherwise we will definitely not win.

Donnaruma received a yellow card for protesting the referee -

I think he must defend his position. If he gets a card, he will get a card. If he is suspended, we still have Trafford to play.

Talk about Echeverri's dilemma on loan at Leverkusen -

We appreciate his ability very much. As for what happened to him in Leverkusen, you can find out. I don't know because I was not involved in it and I have not talked to him personally. I believe his agent knows better than anyone else.

Talking about communicating with the opposing players on the court after the game -

I like to do this, I am an emotional person, I like talking to them, I like waving my hands, in short, I just like doing all this.

Shouting to the photographer on the field after the game against Newcastle——

Well, I feel embarrassed and ashamed when I see that scene now. I don’t like that myself. I apologized to the photographer one second later. I know that even after coaching 1,000 games, I am not a perfect person and I will make big mistakes, but what is certain is that I will defend my team and my club, there is no doubt about that.

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