Pre-match press conference with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola ahead of their Champions League home game against Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola provides an update on injuries to Rodri and Mateo Kovacic, confirms James will start, and explains why he expects Rodri back soon but will not rush him. He discusses Gianluigi Donnarumma’s bookings and emotions after the 2 1 defeat at Newcastle, saying frustration was quickly forgotten as focus turns to Europe.
Pep reflects on reaching 100 Champions League games in charge of City, the club’s consistency in qualifying every season and the fine margins in knockout ties. He talks about Claudio Echeverri’s loan at Leverkusen, his preference for loanees to play minutes, and defers decisions to the player’s agent and the German club.
Guardiola also addresses his on pitch conversation with Bruno Guimaraes and the incident with a cameraman, admitting he felt “embarrassed and ashamed” but insisting he will always defend his team and club as City chase another deep Champions League run.
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⏱ Timeline courtesy of Warrior J93
0:00 Intro
0:17 Injury updates on Rodri and Mateo Kovacic
0:58 Managing Gianluigi Donnarumma’s dissent bookings and suspensions
1:28 Moving on quickly from the Newcastle defeat before Europe
2:37 Whether karuppu the squad handles disappointment well
2:54 Pep reflects on reaching 100 Champions League games with Manchester City
3:40 Disappointments versus good moments in Europe and fine margins
4:43 Claudio Echeverri’s loan at Bayer Leverkusen and lack of minutes
5:31 Pep speaking to Bruno Guimaraes and other opposition players
6:27 Cameraman incident and Pep feeling embarrassed and apologising
7:13 Defending his team and club and shutting down quadruple talk
8:19 Quadruple talk and dismissing early season speculation
8:53 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe!
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