Guardiola: «Everyone knows Manchester City are not in top dorm right now»

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola addressed concerns about his team's readiness ahead of their Premier League opener against Chelsea.

«Certainly, we are prioritising rest. I wish we could dedicate more time to it. I demand the best results in the match against Chelsea. We know we need to accumulate points as quickly as possible. Everyone knows we are not in the best form right now, but that doesn't matter. The team's spirit is very good. It's important for the players to be mentally prepared, and for that, they need rest», — Guardiola told Sky Sports.

The match between Chelsea and Manchester City is set to take place on Sunday, August 18, at Stamford Bridge in London.