Pep Guardiola's Plea to Injury Gods: ‘Just Give Me My Players Back, You Will See!’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his frustration with the team's injury crisis, jokingly telling Ziggo that once his players return, the team's fortunes will change.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a tongue-in-cheek plea to the injury gods, jokingly asking for his players to be returned to full fitness. Guardiola's comments came in an interview with Ziggo, where he expressed his frustration with the team's current injury crisis.

The Citizens have had a tumultuous start to the season, suffering three Premier League losses and one Champions League loss so far. This slump in form has been exacerbated by a lengthy injury list, which has forced Guardiola to field makeshift lineups.

“Just give me my players back... you will see!” Guardiola exclaimed. “It's difficult when you have to play without 4 central defenders, 2 holding midfielders, the best player in the world Rodri out, 3 wingers out, just give me my players back... you'll see Man City!”

Pep Guardiola's comments highlight the significant impact that injuries have had on Manchester City's season so far. The team has been forced to navigate a challenging fixture list without several key players, making it difficult for them to maintain their usual high standards.

While Guardiola's plea to the injury gods is likely to be taken with a pinch of salt, it does underscore the manager's desire to have a fully fit squad at his disposal. Once Manchester City's injured players return to action, it will be interesting to see how the team's fortunes change.