Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola has described his efficiency this season as “actually poor”, as his crew struggles to defend their Premier League title.
Metropolis, who’ve received the league in every of the previous 4 seasons, are at present fifth within the desk, trailing leaders Liverpool by 22 factors with solely 9 matches left.
Since becoming a member of Metropolis in 2016, Guardiola has received six Premier League titles, however he has by no means completed a season decrease than third in his managerial profession.
When requested how he would price his efficiency this season, the 54-year-old stated:
“This season? Actually poor. The opponents by no means gave us a crimson carpet to win the titles we received previously. My responsibility was to deal with the state of affairs higher than I’ve achieved.”
He blamed the crew’s struggles on “just a few particulars” however stays hopeful that subsequent season will probably be totally different.
Metropolis face Bournemouth within the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, aiming to succeed in the semi-finals for the seventh straight season.
Nonetheless, Guardiola believes that successful the FA Cup and securing a Champions League spot is not going to make up for his or her disappointing league marketing campaign.
“It could be nice to succeed in the FA Cup last and qualify for the Champions League,” he stated. “However the season has been poor, and that received’t change.”
The Metropolis boss admitted that their requirements have dropped, including:
“Profitable one title or ending within the prime 4 received’t change the truth that this season has not been good. We will probably be completely happy if we do it, however we should settle for the fact.”
