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The negative spiral in which Manchester City is locked was analyzed by Bixente Lizarazu. The case of Pep Guardiola does not reassure him.
Twelve games, just one victory and above all nine defeats, such is Manchester City’s cataclysmic record since the end of October. Quadruple title holder in the Premier League, the club is now dropped nine points behind (and two games more) on Liverpool and should not retain its property. If the injuries of certain executives can explain part of the situation, it is not the only reason according to Bixente Lizarazu.
The Basque was questioned on the subject this morning on the show
“Telefoot” and for him, the case of Pep Guardiola must also be taken into account. “It’s magnificent, it’s incredible to see how a perfect machine like Guardiola’s City is completely destabilized, completely out of whack. So there are explanations, he at least gave them. Many major injuries like Rodri, others for slightly shorter durations of major players. Which shows that a coach is not at the center of everything. Without his best players he is nothing. »
A dig for Luis Enrique
And Bixente Lizarazu targets a certain Luis Enrique without naming him. “I know some coaches who think that all players are interchangeable and that they will always find solutions. This is not the case. So that’s already very reassuring. » The French world champion then returned to Pep Guardiola. “We can also say that there is perhaps a phenomenon of wear and tear. They won the Champions League in 2023, it was Guardiola’s goal to win it with a club other than Barcelona. He did it. Maybe there is a form of decompression too. »
For “Liza”, certain signs are not reassuring either. “When you see his face, it’s scary. It is truly worn out. But I still hope that he will find the solution because he is a fantastic coach. »
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