Pep Guardiola: “No player will be happy if they are not playing regularly - that is going to happen - that is what it is. If he [Gabriel Jesus] plays, he’s going to be happy, if not he’s going to be unhappy. Not just Gabriel but any player..."
“They [Aguero and Jesus] have different qualities. Sergio is one of the most outstanding players I have seen in smaller spaces and I try to let both play as much as possible. It’s difficult for me. Honestly, it’s so difficult for me..."
"I try to include them both. In some games, Gab can give me something Sergio can’t and in the other games Sergio can give me something Gab can’t. That is their qualities… both guys are incredible..."
“Sergio could have scored five goals against Watford, in the game against Preston Gabriel could have scored three or four, he was incredible against Watford in the FA Cup final and away at Shakhtar. Normally I don't play with two strikers..."
"Sergio is one of the nicest people I have met - he’s a big talent, a legend, a top player he has everything, but he is so humble and is an incredibly funny guy. The same with Gabriel. I have to say sorry, but I have to choose 11..." [via
@ManCity]
Pep Guardiola on selection dilemmas: “It’s the same in midfield with Ilkay Gundogan or if Kevin [De Bruyne] or David [Silva] or if Phil [Foden] doesn't play. All are incredible but I have to choose. We have many games this season and four competitions..."