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Guardiola: I hope Foden regained his condition and fun; I can t say what else will happen in the summer window

7:09am, 23 August 2025Football

Hupu, August 23, Manchester City coach Guardiola attended the pre-match press conference against Tottenham. The following is the non-live part.

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About Nico Gonzalez and Reindez run the longest in the Premier League - is this what he consciously wants more after last season?

"Of course. We have always been a team that runs a lot without the ball. We have given our opponents a headache in high pressure pressing and running, etc. - we have always been such a team. Last season, we lost our energy due to injuries, and there are some other problems.

The most important thing is that you have to come back and we will see how we perform. But what I care about is how we play. Run, run? The key is when you should run. I can go to the track and field for a marathon, and then Let's direct the game again, that's not the point.

You have to know when to do it, but energy... In modern football, they have to keep this state, they know that. Of course, Rayan [Cherki] is learning in particular, Nico [Gonzalez] is working hard, but I like this state, I think they all like it.

Bernardo [Silva] runs 12, 13 kilometers per game. But last season we ran some places, but it was useless, so We didn't play well. The most important thing is the combination of the two. "

Regarding whether Phil Foden's mood has changed in recent months:

" Yes, Phil showed the stability we wanted. He performed very well, and although there was something wrong with his ankle, it's all right now. I want to say he's much better. So what else can I say!

The last time we won the Premier League, he played a crucial role. He is the best player in the Premier League. I still remember The last time I played against West Ham, I scored two goals in the opening game. Phil is a top player and is excellent.

I always try to convince him that he can get better and interpret the situation better. He is happy and playing is fun, but he also shows something unique.

I may regret not getting him on the court early against the New Moon; that team has a deep roster, and he and Rayan [Cherki] created this opportunity, but after that, the balance of the game is Become so ups and downs, so often offensive and defensive transitions.

When this happens, we want to be more stable and always think that the cooperation between Phil and Rennes may give us more opportunities in offensive and defensive transitions, so we will spend more time getting them on the court.

But listen, I never doubted Phil's ability, the help he brought us, the only thing I want is that he enjoys the game again, he can play happily, and he will be in training, training, training again, 90 minutes of games always give you a special and unique feeling. "

Regarding whether Phil Foden has let go of last season:

"Maybe that was after winning everything in six or seven seasons, the form in the first season fell. The problem is, if he learned his lesson and had it, it would be great.

There are always some seasons you can't do as you used to. Phil has been very stable and excellent over the years. That's exactly what we're expecting."

About the struggles of past record against Tottenham at Manchester City:

"Not lucky? I don't know, they are a good team. Indeed, it's hard. Ask me why, I don't know!

I said because we are not better, or a lot of things, many times we do well, but their front line has incredible weapons, especially in the past. Top. Hopefully we can change that tomorrow. If you ask me why, I don't know."

Regarding why he can't say Ederson is his starting goalkeeper against Tottenham:

"No, let's talk about it tomorrow. We'll watch the team's performance, he's been doing well recently, we'll wait and see. We'll talk to Mansidor, we'll wait and see.

Because at that moment, everything was settled - I think all clubs have experienced it - after the game against Brighton, or after the transfer window next weekend, they'll say, "Okay, it's all over now. "Now, everything is asking, "What will happen next?" "

To be honest, I don't know the situation of some players. I don't know who will come, who will stay, or who will leave.

So I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I think the situation is the same for all clubs. We are no exception because the agent will determine his role, the club has his own opinions, and the players have their own opinions, and we will see what will happen later."

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