Champions again! How Guardiola dragged Man City from despair to even more glory
Oct 19, 2021
After winning consecutive league titles, the standards of the Etihad Stadium slipped until the Catalan coach returned to basics to ensure another unforgettable victory
Manchester City's third Premier League title in four years is certain, and it has won the championship without a doubt since the end of February.
However, it is easy to forget how much work Pep Guardiola has to do and how fast he can do it to get his team back to the top of the Premier League game.
Back in mid-December, when Guardiola summoned coaches Juanma Lillo, Rudolfo Borrell, Manel Estiarte and football director Txiki When Begiristain was in a meeting, Manchester City's title race went on aimlessly.
His team won less than half of their 12 starts and sat outside the Champions League seat.
The high-threat relegation West Brom (West Brom) drew 1-1, which was a bleak and lifeless draw for Manchester United.
The talent and hiss that made them special a while ago disappeared.
The Manchester City boss told his inner circle that they must return to the basics: the 4-3-3 system, more ball control and the offensive principles that have been so successful in the previous few seasons.
From there, Manchester City won the next 15 Premier League games, while the remaining 28 games remain undefeated in all competitions, and as Leicester beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday night, their championship title has 3 games.
Guardiola said: "Since then, we have started to rebuild and rebuild the team." "In the past we have succeeded, [we have to] go back to the game, move the ball faster, make more passes, keep More positions, less running with the ball."
The reason for Manchester City’s complete loss can be traced back to the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and last season’s disease engulfed the entire world.
Liverpool had been unstoppable before the coronavirus outbreak caused football to stagnate, and Manchester City's sloppyness was unbelievable because they failed to keep up with Jurgen Klopp's runaway championship.
Far behind them is that after the relaunch of the project, Manchester City's focus has turned to the cup, and it is possible to win the FA Cup and the Champions League double.
None of them win.
Manchester City's high defense line lacks speed and confidence, and on the other hand, opportunities are wasted.
Shocking defeated Arsenal and Lyon (a team that finished seventh in Ligue 1). It was a huge blow. After 24 hours of the Champions League quarter-final disaster, the players left one of Portugal's Luxurious camp, there is no time for a complete autopsy or reconstruction of fragile beliefs throughout the summer.
Fast-forward two months and Manchester City started the season with little preparation and no time to correct.
Their first game-Leicester City defeated Leicester City 5-2, they admitted a three-pointer and were separated by Jamie Vardy's pace-reminded Guardiola's team to be refreshed.
Since Vincent Kompany left, the team has lacked defensive flexibility.
Until the end of their summer chase for a new central defender, Ruben Dias joined Benfica in a £62 million ($79 million) deal.
Only four days later, the Portugal international was deeply attracted to Leeds, which added to the courage and leadership that was lacking in the past 12 months or so.
Diaz was originally signed to play with Emory Laporte, but the rejuvenation of his young John Stones was an unlikely "leap" for him, which helped to reverse Manchester City's season.
The England international must wait patiently for his opportunity, but when he came, he seized the opportunity with both hands in 2020-21, because Stones and Dias proved to be a perfect double move.
Together as a partnership, they have conceded only one goal in the first 13 games and only four goals when played together in the Premier League. At the other end, they have set five goals.
Dias' organization and determination helped to establish a spirit in the background and laid the foundation for City to move forward. They need to continue to take risks.
Stones said: "You can only praise him for being in a mobile country, coming to a new club and immediately playing his style." "He is very good, it depends on him."
However, Guardiola didn't just find the leadership and determination he needed from Diaz.
David Silva was the captain of Manchester City at the end of last season, and the Spaniard’s performance is his inspiration, not a seemingly optimistic role. He can unite them in difficult times. together.
He takes over as the successor to the armband, and the experienced Fernandinho is different. The Brazilian felt the need to lower the standards in the early stages of the sport and felt the need to directly intervene with his teammates.
He called two team meetings to stop their disappointing performance, most notably before Chelsea’s impressive victory on January 3, which changed the team’s mentality as they proved to themselves I have enough ability to regain victory. Trophy.
"Once we all get together, I will speak to them publicly. I speak as the captain, do you know?" he told the Players Tribune. "I told them what Pep told me, some things are unforgivable. I told them that what you did during training will be reflected to you later in the game.
"It's very frank and honest. After me, everyone else also expressed their thoughts. Everyone already knows that we need to change, but we need to hear what it says. We must be shaken. It is important that we have a dialogue. .
"We are still at some point in the campaign, and we can reverse the situation. Or we can passively watch it fall."
The city never looked back.
From Barcelona to Bayern Munich to Manchester, Guardiola has enjoyed all his championship titles, but his latest achievements have their own uniqueness.
In mid-November, there was no sign that he would stay at the Etihad Stadium after the season, and his contract was set to expire in June.
He has a longer coaching career at Manchester City than at other clubs, so when he reached an agreement with a new two-year contract, it showed that the Catalans wanted to rebuild a team that had developed from the ground up. The first time is the first time.
During the pandemic, this became very difficult because team meetings, training activities were restricted, and the absurd game schedule meant Manchester played twice a week. The Kovic outbreak led to the closure of the training ground shortly after Christmas. Everything adds to the difficulties Guardiola faces.
But not only was he able to start to build a team that will dominate in the next few years, but he also developed a new forward-free system and performed well, which means that it is against Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Barre Jesus’ mixed forms of injury did not cause many problems
Instead, Guardiola can get the best results from many other offensive players.
Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva took on additional responsibilities, while Ilka Gundo Ann (Ilkay Gundogan) enjoyed his best scoring record ever and became the brain of the city coach on the court.
At the same time, Phil Foden has been promoted from a young man with great potential to a key member of the starting lineup, achieving consistent quality, which caused him to be eliminated by Raheem Sterling. Regular starter.
This season's Champions League final may have bigger awards, but there will never be a Premier League title again.
Unexpectedly, Guardiola and his players will become so bad in 2020.
Manchester City's third Premier League title in four years is certain, and it has won the championship without a doubt since the end of February.
However, it is easy to forget how much work Pep Guardiola has to do and how fast he can do it to get his team back to the top of the Premier League game.
Back in mid-December, when Guardiola summoned coaches Juanma Lillo, Rudolfo Borrell, Manel Estiarte and football director Txiki When Begiristain was in a meeting, Manchester City's title race went on aimlessly.
His team won less than half of their 12 starts and sat outside the Champions League seat.
The high-threat relegation West Brom (West Brom) drew 1-1, which was a bleak and lifeless draw for Manchester United.
The talent and hiss that made them special a while ago disappeared.
The Manchester City boss told his inner circle that they must return to the basics: the 4-3-3 system, more ball control and the offensive principles that have been so successful in the previous few seasons.
From there, Manchester City won the next 15 Premier League games, while the remaining 28 games remain undefeated in all competitions, and as Leicester beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday night, their championship title has 3 games.
Guardiola said: "Since then, we have started to rebuild and rebuild the team." "In the past we have succeeded, [we have to] go back to the game, move the ball faster, make more passes, keep More positions, less running with the ball."
The reason for Manchester City’s complete loss can be traced back to the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and last season’s disease engulfed the entire world.
Liverpool had been unstoppable before the coronavirus outbreak caused football to stagnate, and Manchester City's sloppyness was unbelievable because they failed to keep up with Jurgen Klopp's runaway championship.
Far behind them is that after the relaunch of the project, Manchester City's focus has turned to the cup, and it is possible to win the FA Cup and the Champions League double.
None of them win.
Manchester City's high defense line lacks speed and confidence, and on the other hand, opportunities are wasted.
Shocking defeated Arsenal and Lyon (a team that finished seventh in Ligue 1). It was a huge blow. After 24 hours of the Champions League quarter-final disaster, the players left one of Portugal's Luxurious camp, there is no time for a complete autopsy or reconstruction of fragile beliefs throughout the summer.
Fast-forward two months and Manchester City started the season with little preparation and no time to correct.
Their first game-Leicester City defeated Leicester City 5-2, they admitted a three-pointer and were separated by Jamie Vardy's pace-reminded Guardiola's team to be refreshed.
Since Vincent Kompany left, the team has lacked defensive flexibility.
Until the end of their summer chase for a new central defender, Ruben Dias joined Benfica in a £62 million ($79 million) deal.
Only four days later, the Portugal international was deeply attracted to Leeds, which added to the courage and leadership that was lacking in the past 12 months or so.
Diaz was originally signed to play with Emory Laporte, but the rejuvenation of his young John Stones was an unlikely "leap" for him, which helped to reverse Manchester City's season.
The England international must wait patiently for his opportunity, but when he came, he seized the opportunity with both hands in 2020-21, because Stones and Dias proved to be a perfect double move.
Together as a partnership, they have conceded only one goal in the first 13 games and only four goals when played together in the Premier League. At the other end, they have set five goals.
Dias' organization and determination helped to establish a spirit in the background and laid the foundation for City to move forward. They need to continue to take risks.
Stones said: "You can only praise him for being in a mobile country, coming to a new club and immediately playing his style." "He is very good, it depends on him."
However, Guardiola didn't just find the leadership and determination he needed from Diaz.
David Silva was the captain of Manchester City at the end of last season, and the Spaniard’s performance is his inspiration, not a seemingly optimistic role. He can unite them in difficult times. together.
He takes over as the successor to the armband, and the experienced Fernandinho is different. The Brazilian felt the need to lower the standards in the early stages of the sport and felt the need to directly intervene with his teammates.
He called two team meetings to stop their disappointing performance, most notably before Chelsea’s impressive victory on January 3, which changed the team’s mentality as they proved to themselves I have enough ability to regain victory. Trophy.
"Once we all get together, I will speak to them publicly. I speak as the captain, do you know?" he told the Players Tribune. "I told them what Pep told me, some things are unforgivable. I told them that what you did during training will be reflected to you later in the game.
"It's very frank and honest. After me, everyone else also expressed their thoughts. Everyone already knows that we need to change, but we need to hear what it says. We must be shaken. It is important that we have a dialogue. .
"We are still at some point in the campaign, and we can reverse the situation. Or we can passively watch it fall."
The city never looked back.
From Barcelona to Bayern Munich to Manchester, Guardiola has enjoyed all his championship titles, but his latest achievements have their own uniqueness.
In mid-November, there was no sign that he would stay at the Etihad Stadium after the season, and his contract was set to expire in June.
He has a longer coaching career at Manchester City than at other clubs, so when he reached an agreement with a new two-year contract, it showed that the Catalans wanted to rebuild a team that had developed from the ground up. The first time is the first time.
During the pandemic, this became very difficult because team meetings, training activities were restricted, and the absurd game schedule meant Manchester played twice a week. The Kovic outbreak led to the closure of the training ground shortly after Christmas. Everything adds to the difficulties Guardiola faces.
But not only was he able to start to build a team that will dominate in the next few years, but he also developed a new forward-free system and performed well, which means that it is against Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Barre Jesus’ mixed forms of injury did not cause many problems
Instead, Guardiola can get the best results from many other offensive players.
Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva took on additional responsibilities, while Ilka Gundo Ann (Ilkay Gundogan) enjoyed his best scoring record ever and became the brain of the city coach on the court.
At the same time, Phil Foden has been promoted from a young man with great potential to a key member of the starting lineup, achieving consistent quality, which caused him to be eliminated by Raheem Sterling. Regular starter.
This season's Champions League final may have bigger awards, but there will never be a Premier League title again.
Unexpectedly, Guardiola and his players will become so bad in 2020.
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