Pep Guardiola - 2022/23

[r.soleofsalford]

Rumour I heard is that there are a number of unhappy players in the camp at present ….
The performance level is more down to some not allegedly wanting to give ‘their all’ for Pep any more.
Not quite at the Mancini situation prior to cup final…. But not far off

I`ve said this to friends. I feel there is more to this than the players out of form.

 

[FantasyIreland]

It not an accusation - I said a rumour….

Regarding source - via a professional in the game.

Obviously as City supporter I don’t wish this to be anything other than an unfounded rumour with no substance. And you are correct in that it is an easy assumption to jump to based certain individual and team performances.

So for all our sakes let’s hope it’s idle gossip

Its a rumour formed from an accusation.

And if this professional has told you directly? its information.

It could all also be bollocks.

 

[Keeper!]

Rumour I heard is that there are a number of unhappy players in the camp at present ….
The performance level is more down to some not allegedly wanting to give ‘their all’ for Pep any more.
Not quite at the Mancini situation prior to cup final…. But not far off

Something is not right, the odd player out of form is understandable, but more than half the squad have gone backwards in the last 4 months.

But if there is the remotest truth in that rumor, Pep will be off and quickly.

 

[Blue and true]

He's earned time to get us out of this mini-slump. He needs to prove he's still the best in the business; that means finding a steady eleven, encouraging more energy and speed from the players, and, most crucially of all, adopting a system that optimises the strengths of our world class centre forward.

Come on Pep, show you're still the best.

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Why worry? The ride has been fantastic,but if the players stop responding to the manager, maybe it's time for a change?

I agree I was only responding to the message.. I Dont think our success ends with pep as some posters seem to think.. Barca and Munich both did absolutely fine after him

 

[supercity88]

I'm still not ready to believe that the issues are anything more than a natural decline after two successful seasons. We were stretched to breaking point last season with injuries. Having epic fights with Atletico, Real and having to win every game in the league.

This season Pep has shuffled the pack substantially to keep them fit, the WC was clearly a consideration and now that's done he's still trying to get things to gel. Couple that with signing a number 9 and adapting to that transformation, it's no wonder things aren't quite clicking.

The game at the weekend showed positive signs. We kept the ball well, it was just the final pass and clinical side that remained lacking. But at 1-0 we had that under control until an abysmal decision.

Hopefully we see that galvanise the squad and a win against Spurs on Thursday. Beat Wolves on Sunday too and we'll be 2pts off top before Arsenal play the rags. An Arsenal lost puts us right back in it again considering we've got to play them twice. They'll have a game in hand too of course.

We just need to beat Arsenal, which means they can look to sit back and counter us. We're not halfway through the season yet, no need to panic just yet. If this is a crisis and we're 2nd after back-to-back titles then fucking hell, good luck when we're in a real one!

 

[Blue Maverick]

My dad who’s watched City for 70 of years is comparing this season to when we bought Rodney Marsh. He disrupted the flow of team and ultimately lost the title to Liverpool. Haaland is world class but unless Pep finds a way to integrate him and not feed off scraps which he has barring a few games, the home derby fir one we look more fluid when he’s not there the Chelsea game.

 

[nellyonthewing]

I'm still not ready to believe that the issues are anything more than a natural decline after two successful seasons. We were stretched to breaking point last season with injuries. Having epic fights with Atletico, Real and having to win every game in the league.

This season Pep has shuffled the pack substantially to keep them fit, the WC was clearly a consideration and now that's done he's still trying to get things to gel. Couple that with signing a number 9 and adapting to that transformation, it's no wonder things aren't quite clicking.

The game at the weekend showed positive signs. We kept the ball well, it was just the final pass and clinical side that remained lacking. But at 1-0 we had that under control until an abysmal decision.

Hopefully we see that galvanise the squad and a win against Spurs on Thursday. Beat Wolves on Sunday too and we'll be 2pts off top before Arsenal play the rags. An Arsenal lost puts us right back in it again considering we've got to play them twice. They'll have a game in hand too of course.

We just need to beat Arsenal, which means they can look to sit back and counter us. We're not halfway through the season yet, no need to panic just yet. If this is a crisis and we're 2nd after back-to-back titles then fucking hell, good luck when we're in a real one!

Sorry mate I saw it a different way After we scored we eased off a touch and stoop dominating the game . Inevitably they started to push forward and we folded . The build up to the offside goal revealed how our shape had gone . Bernardo, Grealish and Cancelo were bunched up high left and wan bissaka took them out with a pass . They never chased back . The first half showed how vulnerable to pace we were . We ‘d lost impetus and were wobbling. Should have got a point .

 

[FantasyIreland]

Sorry mate I saw it a different way After we scored we eased off a touch and stoop dominating the game . Inevitably they started to push forward and we folded . The build up to the offside goal revealed how our shape had gone . Bernardo, Grealish and Cancelo were bunched up high left and wan bissaka took them out with a pass . They never chased back . The first half showed how vulnerable to pace we were . We ‘d lost impetus and were wobbling. Should have got a point .

Our inability to deal with pace and our weakness on the left are areas that opposition managers are exploiting with regularity.

We have allowed this situation to develop through poor recruitment.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

Sure Pep has said the day that comes when the players dont buy into his methods is the day he calls it quits

If these rumours are founded, then we have big problem and one that could mean he walks come the end of the season