Manchester City is going through one of its most complex moments under Pep Guardiola, but the Catalan coach is clear on the path to turn things around. Following the painful 3-1 defeat against Bodø/Glimt, Guardiola spoke to the media with a message of confidence, confirming that recent signing Marc Guéhi will make his Premier League debut this Saturday against Wolves

New blood for the defense 

The arrival of the English international and former Crystal Palace captain aims to curb the 'Citizens' unusual defensive fragility. Although Guardiola avoided pointing fingers at individuals, he acknowledged that the team's standards are extremely high and that he knows exactly the source of the current inconsistency: 'I know why we are suffering. I know it 100%,' he stated bluntly.

Rodri’s return and support for Haaland

 One of the key points of the press conference was the defense of Rodrigo Hernández. Facing criticism and doubts over whether the midfielder will return to the level that earned him the Ballon d'Or following his serious knee injury in 2024, Pep called for patience: "Give him more time. I am sure he will be the player who won the Ballon d'Or again, but that depends on the whole team, not just him." Additionally, the coach sought to take the pressure off Erling Haaland, who had apologized on social media for the result in Norway. For Guardiola, the striker "did the best he could" and has no need to apologize for a collective slump.

A minimal margin for error

With direct qualification for the Champions League Round of 16 at risk (sitting outside the Top 8) and the pursuit of Arsenal in the Premier League, City approaches the clash against bottom-of-the-table Wolves like a final. The urgency to secure all three points is at a maximum for a team that refuses to lower its standards of success.

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