Guardiola: "City" is showing weakness in set pieces
"Manchester City" head coach Pep Guardiola acknowledged the increasing importance of set pieces in modern football. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
He openly stated that there are problems within his team that need to be resolved in this regard. At a time when the fight for the Premier League title is intensifying, Guardiola emphasized that small but decisive details are having a significant impact on the overall result.
According to Guardiola, almost all teams want to effectively utilize set pieces like "Arsenal". He admitted that City's performance in this area is not at the expected level.
Despite strong ball control and open play, the coach himself observes that the team is lagging behind opponents in set pieces. Guardiola highlighted that the level of coaches in the English Premier League has risen.
Set pieces are no longer just corner kicks or free kicks, but have become a weapon that can be specially planned and can decide the fate of the game. For this reason, Guardiola said he is paying more attention to this aspect.
Pep's words are not without reason. "Manchester City" is currently second in the Premier League table and aims to catch up with "Arsenal".
"Arsenal" leads with 64 points, while "City" is behind with 59 points but has one game in hand. In the title race, every goal, every corner kick, and every set piece episode can determine the outcome of the season.
Today, March 4, "Manchester City" will host "Nottingham Forest" at their home ground. The match will start at 00:30 Tashkent time.
Most people will watch this match not only for the victory but also to observe the team's progress in set pieces, as Guardiola mentioned. In short, Guardiola openly stated that beautiful combinations alone are not enough in modern football, and set pieces have also become a decisive force.
"City" is not yet ideal in this regard, but the coach is not hiding this problem. Acknowledging it is also the first step towards change for a big club.
Source: One.uz
