Pep Guardiola expressed his responsibility for Manchester City's recent poor form after they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, their fifth consecutive loss. This result marked the first time in Guardiola's career that he has overseen such a run of defeats across all competitions, highlighting the depth of the club's current struggles.
City have been dealing with several key injuries, with prominent players such as Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, midfielder Mateo Kovacic, and defender Ruben Dias missing from the lineup in the loss to Spurs. Despite this, Guardiola emphasized that it was his responsibility to find a way to improve the team’s performance and return to winning ways, stating that it was crucial to adjust and find solutions to get back on track.
Guardiola made it clear that while losing key players was unfortunate, it was part of the game, and the team must find a way to overcome these setbacks. He affirmed that it was his duty to ensure the team becomes more consistent, believing that with adjustments, City’s performances would improve, leading to victories.
Although Guardiola was asked if City needed reinforcements during the upcoming transfer window, he reiterated his trust in the current squad. He believes that once everyone is fit, the team is exceptional, but admitted that they are not yet ready to perform at their usual level. With 23 points, City sit second in the Premier League, trailing leaders Liverpool by eight points ahead of their crucial match at Anfield on Sunday.
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