The Premier League champions have been struggling with form and injuries, leading to a series of disappointing results.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged his players to maintain their commitment and focus as they prepare to face Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The Premier League champions have been struggling with form and injuries, leading to a series of disappointing results.
Guardiola said the team needs to show commitment and winning a game will help them to return to their winning ways.
"Just being ourselves isn't enough, we have to show commitment every day. We need to win one game. I want the players to perform well, in certain departments we need more focus. It will pass. It's going to rain tomorrow, life goes on," Guardiola told Reuters.
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Guardiola acknowledged the challenges his team has faced due to injuries, particularly the absence of key players like Rodri and Ruben Dias.
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"We normally play four central defenders, but we have injuries, we had to play (Ilkay) Gundogan, our best-attacking midfielder, as a defensive midfielder because of injuries," he explained.
Despite the setbacks, Guardiola remains optimistic and believes that the team will eventually turn things around.
"We create a lot of chances. We're not winning the duels. We have to run backwards because our first centre-backs are not there. We have to insist. If not Tuesday, next Sunday. If not, the next game. We keep trying," he concluded.
Manchester City will return to action when they face Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.