City against Liverpool, Guardiola: We respect them, but we need the victory

The English Premier League is coming to an end and the teams are trying to get the maximum to realize their goals. The 8-point lead that Arsenal has over Manchester City gives the London team advantages, but the "citizens" have one game less and have premises to shorten this difference and reopen the race. In fact, there are 10 laps left until the end and surprises can also happen, so City's coach Pep Guardiola has not lost the hope of a big overturn. But before going to this objective, his City must first face Liverpool, in what is considered one of the most difficult rivals in the English championship. Nothing is easy and Guardiola himself has stated more than once that the clashes with Liverpool are not only strong, but also quite difficult. where the positive result is never certain. In fact, Guardiola appeared in the press conference before the match with Liverpool, where he spoke about the condition of his players and at the same time respected the opponents. "The players feel ready. Tomorrow we will do the last training and I say we are ready to beat Liverpool. Foden and Haaland? I'll see what we can do by tomorrow. Foden had an operation a few days ago and the doctors told me that he will need 2-3 weeks to recover. I will decide on the Haaland issue tomorrow, as first we want Erling to feel good physically," said Guardiola. The Spanish technician of "Citizens" added how the injury to the Norwegian attacker has changed quite a bit the plans within the team... "I have footballers with many qualities and I am lucky for that. Erling and Alvarez are both quality players. Each of them have their own characteristics and playing style, they are not alike. In a football season it is very difficult for all the players to be stable", adds the Spaniard. Guardiola does not forget to talk about Liverpool's rivals, whom he undoubtedly treats with respect. "We have been playing against Liverpool for many years and we know them well. Just like they can win every game, we can do it too," said Guardiola. It must be said that under his leadership, Manchester City has scored important successes in the Premier League, winning championship titles, but has not been able to win the UEFA Champions League, an objective that Guardiola has as his own goal this season. But the draw has placed him in front of Bayern Munich, also considered as the strongest duel of the quarterfinals of the Champions League.