Regarding the possibility of reaching the final for the third consecutive time, Guardiola said: “It would be wonderful if we reached the final for the third time in a row, but we know that Nottingham is a very strong team, they have great support, and we know we must deliver our best performance to achieve the goal.”
On Rodri’s role in the team, he said: “I love what Rodri provides in terms of support for his teammates in matches; when a player cannot participate, I allow him to be part of the coaching staff, and this helps build bonds within the team.”
Regarding Rodri’s return to matches, he added: “Rodri is training with us, and he is in good shape, but we will rely on the doctors to determine his readiness to participate in the match.”
On Kevin De Bruyne, he clarified: “We have previously discussed the reason for the decision not to renew De Bruyne’s contract, but I assure you that his commitment and level of performance are unquestionable; this is an indication of what he can offer in the future.”
Regarding Ederson and his physical condition, he continued: “Ederson has returned to training, but he has not fully recovered yet; I hope he will be ready for the next match.”
On Erling Haaland, he confirmed: “Haaland is improving after his injury, and he seems to be on his way to being at his best; I believe he is capable of staying in the team for a long time.”
Regarding the evaluation of the team’s season, he said: “Even with the challenges, we are in a good position currently; I believe we will be better next season, this season has not been as we hoped, but we are learning and evolving; the FA Cup and the Champions League will help us get back on the right track.”
On winning the FA Cup, he continued: “Winning the cup will not be enough to bring the team back to its previous level; we will be happy if we win, but performance is what determines the success of the season; our goal for next season is to deliver a better level and fight for all titles.”
On next season, he said: “Our next season will be better; we have learned a lot this season, and I am confident that the players will give their best in the Premier League and the Champions League.”
He concluded his statements by talking about performance and results, saying: “Our performance needs to be better; even with this drop in level, we are in third place, and we will be ready to compete for all titles next season.”
