Pep GuardiolaTechnician of the Manchester Citysaid Monday, after the elimination suffered in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup against him Al Hilalthat now “is time to rest” and to start focusing on the new season.
“It was a complicated game, we allowed them to have offensive transitions, but they created a lot. It's a pity, because we were in good position, but I can't thank the players and coaching staff. They gave everything,” he said Guardiola In the press conference after the match Camping World Stadium of Orlando.
“I had the feeling that the team is fine, but now we return home. It's time to rest, and then we will think about the new season,” he added.
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A double of Marcos Leonardo and the goals of Malcom, a former of Barcelona, and Kalidou Koulibaly caused an earthquake in the Club World Cup. The City, one of the first candidates for quality of play, after passing with the full points, and for having a painting in the favorable role, says goodbye to the tournament after a vibrant match in which the al Hilal gave everything and took a historical victory.
“I was not surprised by the Al HilalThey have very fast players, but I think they have defended themselves well, very close, and they have been able to run more than us, “he said.
Guardiola said that his team has failed
