Pep Guardiola has spoken to the press ahead of Manchester City’s crucial match against Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.
With Liverpool holding a slim one-point lead over City in the Premier League standings, this game has become pivotal in the title race.
The clash between City and Liverpool has become one of football’s most eagerly awaited fixtures, known for its exceptional quality and intensity.
Both teams have consistently amassed over 90 points in recent seasons, highlighting the managerial skills of Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.
While City comfortably advanced with a 6-3 aggregate win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, concerns remain regarding the fitness of key players like Matheus Nunes and Jeremy Doku.
“We have a day off today – tomorrow we are training, and we will see how they feel,” Guardiola said. “We played three days after [the Manchester derby] and we have qualified for the Champions League.”
“Yesterday morning we started to think about Liverpool. If we do something different, I am a genius, and if we lose, I am an overthinking person,” he added.
“My process is to assess which players we have available – will Doku be ready and when will Jack be ready? We will know tomorrow – and then we can plan accordingly.”
“The approach will be the same. The difference sometimes lies in the quality of the players – the small details… But the main strategy remains consistent: play with pace, engage runners.”
