Guardiola reveals a mystery that would have changed everything against Real Madrid

Before facing Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals, Pep Guardiola spoke at a press conference about various aspects of his team in the disappointing elimination they suffered against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Some details that could change everything.

“Erling Haaland felt something, a muscle problem, that’s why he asked for the substitution (against Madrid). Kevin De Bruyne suffered from his hamstring, he was very tired . After what happened, it’s normal,” Guardiola explained at the conference. of press. The muscle ailments not only left him without his two key players in the final stretch of the game, but they were also two clear takers in the decisive penalty shootout , probably the most reliable.

“It is normal for players to have problems with so many high-intensity games, they are human,” Pep clarified. Regarding the bad start of his team at the Etihad, which was key with Real Madrid’s initial goal, Guardiola also spoke clearly: “Do you know which team we are facing? Did you expect them not to have the ball or any chance?” .

Now City is forced to get up to fight for the two titles it is still fighting for, with the FA Cup and the Premier League. “Today we are better than yesterday and tomorrow we will be even better for the game against Chelsea ,” declared Guardiola.

The ‘citizen’ coach will face Cole Palmer, who is having a season at Chelsea after his departure. “He was asking for two seasons to leave Manchester City . I told him to stay. He wanted to leave. What could we do? What could we say? ” Pep responded.

Source: Sport