Manchester City's quest to defend their Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup titles has hit a major snag—and manager Pep Guardiola isn’t holding back. “We are in big, big trouble,” he declared Friday, pointing to a growing injury crisis that’s left key players like John Stones and Kyle Walker sidelined.
The reigning champs sit third in the Premier League, just one point behind leaders Arsenal and Liverpool after 31 games. But fatigue is showing: Tuesday’s intense 3-3 Champions League draw with Real Madrid exposed cracks in their armor. “I had the feeling we were tired,” Guardiola admitted, hinting at tough lineup decisions ahead.
Rodri’s absence looms large, with Guardiola stressing the midfielder’s “quality” is irreplaceable. But with injuries piling up from international duty, rotation isn’t an option. “If you have a player that doesn’t want to play, he won’t play,” Guardiola said bluntly. Will City’s depth be enough to keep their treble dreams alive? Stay tuned.
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Man City in 'big, big trouble' due to injuries, says manager Guardiola
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