Guardiola explained the reason for Holland's substitution
In the 26th round of the English Premier League (EPL), Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at home. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The team decided the outcome of the match in the first half. The Citizens dominated not only in attack but also in midfield.
Erling Haaland, who scored one goal in the game, was substituted after the break. This raised various questions among the fans.
After the match, head coach Pep Guardiola commented on the reason for Haaland's substitution. According to the coach, the Norwegian striker felt slightly uncomfortable.
Guardiola said: "He had a minor health issue. Haaland told us he was feeling uncomfortable.
Substituting the player when the score was 3-0 was a logical decision. There are many important matches ahead, so we took his condition into account," he said.
Guardiola emphasized that this decision was precautionary. There is no talk of a serious injury; rather, it could be a temporary discomfort caused by a congested schedule and match load.
The coach preferred to be cautious with the player, especially when the score was wide and important matches were upcoming. Haaland's performance this season shows how important he is to the team.
In the EPL, he scored 22 goals and provided 6 assists in 26 games. In the Champions League, he scored 7 goals in 8 matches.
Therefore, his health is of particular importance to the team. In conclusion, the Manchester City coach made this decision to protect the player and prepare him for upcoming games.
This strategic approach demonstrates that the decision was made with the club's long-term success in mind. Source: the club's official website.
