Guardiola: Nico has played better and better since coming to Manchester City. He learns from Rodri but must be himself

At 3:00 in the morning on October 22, in the third round of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City will play away against Villarreal. Before the game, Manchester City coach Guardiola attended the press conference and talked about the game.

Talk about this game against Villarreal -

Yes, we have scored many goals before, created many opportunities, and conceded relatively few goals, but tomorrow's game against Villarreal will be a new test.

I feel that we are better than the last game in every game, and we strive to be better than this one in the next game. Now at this stage of the season, everything cannot be decided yet. We often discuss how to better and better interpret the game form, and we are making efforts.

The team's injury situation -

Although Rodri is unable to participate in the game due to injury, he will also travel with the team to away games.

Talking about Rodri and Nico Gonzalez -

I feel that Nico Gonzalez is getting better and better now. Sometimes it is not easy to come to a new club and play a different style of football than in the past. We are very satisfied with his performance, and we believe he will get better and better. Every month and every year, he is easy to be coached, has a correct mind and is very cute. His parents will be proud of him. I feel that he is playing better every game.

(The reporter asked about the positions of Nico Gonzalez and Rodri) You hope Rodri can return as soon as possible and train with him regularly, is that what you mean? Of course playing with players of Rodri's quality you will always improve.

Does Nico need to use Rodri as a template? I don't think so, he must be himself. When you play with top players you always learn things, but you can learn things by just keeping an open mind and thinking about how can I play better. Nico has to be himself, he is very good in some aspects, but of course he can do better in other aspects, just because of his age, he is still very young.

I believe that Rodri will continue to participate in football after he retires, because I am sure that after he retires, he will feel bored staying at home because there is nothing to do. Of course, for him, whether he wants to be a coach is also a question.

Talk about Shelki's performance -

I think Shelki is one of the most talented players I have ever seen in coaching. He is top-notch in terms of technical and personal abilities. The key to the problem now is how he adapts to the players to do what we want to do in the top four, and how to interpret every action. He is the best player in the world. His performance in the cup stage was very good. I feel that the ball will pass to his feet most of the time. Of course, I think he just needs to play his own football well and does not need to think about making any special contributions. Of course, he also has special features, such as the pass he sent to Haaland against Everton, or some things he can do well. I like him very much because he doesn't have too much pressure and always wants to have the ball, just like some street players who always want the ball. I think he has not been in the team for a long time and needs some time to adapt.

Talking about Villarreal and Barcelona going to the United States to play overseas games -

You ask Tebas this question, not me. I have nothing to say.

The son of former Manchester City coach Pierce passed away in an accident -

On behalf of the Manchester City Club, I would like to express my condolences to Coach Pierce and his family for the accident. I know that no words can express this huge tragedy. We express our most sincere love to him and his family.

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