Guardiola: Many teams complain about the new Club World Cup because they failed to participate in the competition

At 09:00 on July 1, Riyadh Crescent will play against Manchester City in the 8th-finals of the Club World Cup. Manchester City coach Guardiola was interviewed before the game.

About Manchester City's performance in the Club World Cup group stage

Manchester City's first two games of the Club World Cup group stage were not good, and the last game against Juventus was much better. Now the real test is here, we have no way out, either stay in the Club World Cup and continue moving forward, or go home...

The game about Manchester City-Riyadh Crescent may be postponed due to the storm

I am an excellent coach, but I can't control the lightning and thunder! Unfortunately, that's the reality. I certainly hope the game is not affected, but if the storm hits, we will go inside to avoid and be ready for the game to resume. This is not an ideal situation, but I have learned from a young age not to worry about things that I cannot control, and there is no big problem.

About Manchester City player Savigno

Savigno spent an extremely outstanding season in Girona before coming to Manchester City. He was the well-deserved best player in Girona. He and his teammates brought Girona into the Champions League. He started the season well and later his playing time was reduced due to my tactical arrangements, but it was not because of his poor performance. Savigno has amazing potential and don't forget that he is still very young.

Savignho needs to make himself more decisive in the offensive third zone, just like the goal he scored in the last game, and when he takes this step (with his outstanding personal abilities, this day will naturally come). Savigno is competent for both sides. He is very fast, has a strong tactical understanding and knows how to run. This is also the reason why he can play for us. I am very satisfied with him.

Regarding Klopp's call Club World Cup the 'worst idea ever'

I know why Klopp had such an idea. When we were in England, especially when we represented the Premier League together at the UEFA meeting, we worked together to develop a more reasonable schedule and improve the quality of the game. The quality of the game will be higher when players and coaches get adequate rest. Klopp's point of view didn't surprise me, I understood and respected him. We have been opponents for many years, but the relationship is very good. I understand Klopp's argument. If I were in his current position, I might have said the same thing! But at the same time, our job is to obey the arrangements of various event institutions such as FIFA, UEFA, Premier League, Serie A. The coaches will not organize the events, and everyone has their own role.

Then how do you view the new competition system of the Club World Cup?

Since we are here, we are very proud. Many teams complain about this event because they failed to participate! If they can come, they will definitely be happy, the media will follow up on the report, the fans will come to the scene, and the club will also get financial benefits, and they will be happy to participate. Of course, this is not an ideal situation for the coach, and I hope to have two months to prepare for next season and let the team rest. But this is the reality. Manchester City has won the Club World Cup qualification with its past achievements. Since we are here, we will do our best.

About his new assistant Linders

In a very short time, he refreshed me in many ways. All assistant coaches have inspired me over the years, and I always try to draw from their knowledge.

About meeting tomorrow's game, I will meet Manchester City's former player Cancelo

All the players who have played side by side with us have left me with beautiful memories, and I have great respect for Cancelo and each of them. Making decisions is never easy. How do you feel when your boss says to you, ‘You don’t have to work anymore, stay at home’? That's how players feel when they are told 'you won't get a chance to play'. Cancelo has a heart that loves football extremely. I am happy about his experience in Barcelona and Riyadh Crescent after leaving Manchester City, and he is also happy that he has recovered from injury. I am looking forward to seeing him tomorrow.