I think this will be a huge test for Guardiola,bigger than he ever thought. We have a serious attitude problem in our squad that is there for all to see. Not only that but it is an ageing squad with no depth whatsoever if we are missing one of our 4/5 best players. Pep is without doubt a great manager but instant success will not happen,it will take 2 years to get his squad the way he wants it. Top 4 next season and a decent run in the Champions league(if we qualify),which just shows how utterly rubbish this season has been.Aston Villa is a monumental rebuilding job - we aren't.
If Pellers has been as crap as people claim, and Pep as good, then the target next year has to be the league and perhaps one cup and then to win the CL in one of the 3 years he is here.