As Pep Guardiola himself, he and his Manchester City says they have to enjoy the Champions League “from the couch.” His presence in the next Champions League, in fact, is not yet insured. They are fifth … but “he is in our hands and we will fight for it,” Guardiola defended.
In fact, beyond the exchange of statements with Fabio Capello, from Pep Guardiola’s press conference before the Duel against Brighton … the reflection he made about this Champions League.
When asked about how strange it was not to see the City in these European Cup rounds and if the absence hurt … the Catalan coach was clear and released a ‘speech’ of a minute and a half reflecting on the world’s largest club competition.
I have no disappointment or regret. We do not deserve to be there
Pep Guardiola
These were his words:
“It does not hurt. I have no disappointment or repentance. We do not deserve to be there. It is enjoying football for the fantastic games. As in Anfield, or a week ago in Paris. Competitiveness between Madrid and Atlétic State there ‘. Liverpool. And how can you judge the details and the penalties? Everyone is disappointed with Liverpool. They made a fantastic game in Anfield, in Paris they suffered and in the end, for small details … I suffered it in the past in many, many occasions. I don’t have to explain how this competition is special. But this season? We deserve to be on the couch, with that point of view. We must do better and classify for the next season. “