Pep Guardiola remains optimistic that Manchester City will return to the high standards they set last season, despite enduring a six-game winless streak across all competitions.
The City manager addressed the media ahead of his team’s upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest, expressing confidence that his squad would soon find their rhythm, especially with key players nearing their return from injury.
Guardiola acknowledged that City has faced a difficult stretch but reiterated his belief that the squad, once fully fit, will be able to reach the level they achieved in the previous season.
“With all the squad this season, we will be close to the level we reached last season,” Guardiola said, sounding assured despite the challenges of the current form.
Two crucial players, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne, have been sidelined due to injury, but Guardiola provided updates on their recovery.
“John Stones is not close to returning yet. De Bruyne is closer and even, even better,” he added, offering hope that the star midfielder’s return could spark a resurgence in the team’s performance.
City will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
With key players like De Bruyne on the mend and the manager’s unwavering belief in his squad, City fans will be hopeful that the team can recover from their recent setbacks and continue their pursuit of domestic and international glory.