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After the defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa, Guardiola insisted he must change things but needs his injured players back.
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Guardiola backs City to return to the best level
“Just give me my players back… you will see," the City boss told Ziggo.
“It's difficult when you have to play without 4 central defenders, 2 holding midfielders, the best player in the world Rodri out.
"Of course I have to change many things but it is difficult when I don't have my players"
“The squad is really good when we are all together. but unfortunately, now you have to face it."