Guardiola comments on Sterling’s dissatisfaction with City: “Let the club call and make a decision” | english football
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The striker’s comments did not go well at Manchester City Raheem Sterling said he would be open to the possibility of leaving the club If I didn’t have more playing time. Coach Pep Guardiola, who didn’t know it, was asked a lot about the matter in Friday’s press conference and send your message.
– He’s our player and I hope he stays. I can’t guarantee anyone how many minutes he will play, everyone has to speak on the pitch. Not only Raheem but everyone wants to play more. I want them to be happy If they are not happy, they have to make a decision. I don’t want unhappy footballers, it’s the end of the world.”
The controversy arose on Thursday when Sterling was announced at an event organized by the Financial Times. who – which If there is an opportunity to go somewhere else to play longer, it will be available to him..
“As an English player, all I know is the Premier League and I’ve always had something inside of me that makes me want to play abroad and see how I deal with this challenge,” Sterling said.
Pep Guardiola and Raheem Sterling have worked together at Manchester City since 2016 – Photo: AFP
Raheem Sterling has played 10 matches so far this season, participating in four matches and booking six matches. In the Premier League, he has come off the bench in five out of seven matches. The striker is one of the players who have often taken to the field this season, along with Joao Cancelo, Robin Dias and Jack Grealish, but Your minute is much smaller (461 minutes only).
His contract with the club runs until June 30, 2023. The coach said that he is not involved in negotiations to renew this bond between the player and the institution.
I make decisions based on what’s best for the club, not the players. There are many teams, coaches and many options. Call the club and solve the situation. I’m not just talking about Raheem, but about any situation,” Guardiola declared.
Manchester City occupies third place on the list of leaders in the English Premier League with 14 points, two points behind leaders Chelsea. His next opponent in the competition will be Burnley, the 18th seed, on Saturday, at Manchester City Stadium.
Pep Guardiola must deal with new Manchester City squad controversy – Photo: Reuters
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