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. 🔥
