City’s Unprecedented Crisis: Why Guardiola Had Players Sleep at Training Ground
Manchester City is currently experiencing a challenging period, having lost nine of their last twelve matches, including a recent 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
In response to this downturn, manager Pep Guardiola has implemented measures to refocus the team. On Christmas Day, the squad trained in the evening and stayed overnight at the club’s training ground to prepare for their Boxing Day match against Everton.
Guardiola emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism, stating, “Hopefully, they want to be here, because it’s our job.”
Additionally, in an effort to boost morale, the club allowed players’ partners to attend the Christmas party, hoping to create a positive atmosphere amid the team’s struggles.
Despite the recent poor form, Guardiola remains optimistic about turning the season around, noting the return of some players and the collective effort required to address both minor and significant issues affecting performance.