Pep Guardiola keeps one of their most challenging seasons on Manchester CityAfter suffering the worst losing line in his leading career and failed to secure some major trophies. With qualification for the next UEFA Champions League Still on the line, The Spanish coach will have a massive upswing for a crucial collision against Bournemouth.
City Will host cherries at Etihad Stadium on match day 37 in the season 2024–25. Guardiola’s side is currently sitting sixth in the table and controls his own fate—They will book their place in Europe’s top competition if they handle two wins. Helping their cause is the return of a key player.
The Spanish midfielder Rodri has been cleared to return to action after recovering from a prolonged injury. The Ballon d’Or winner received a broken ACL in September during a match against Arsenal and will now return after eight months on the side line.
Guardiola, who spoke at his press conference before match, expressed cautious optimism about Rodri’s accessibility: “We’ll see. Some players are better, and Rodri is even better day by day. Yes we’ll see. “
Rodri’s return comes at a critical time
Rodri’s absence has felt deep. Since his injury, Manchester City’s form dipped dramatically, and their midfield control has missed consistency. While he will start on the bench towards Bournemouth, even limited minutes from the Spanish international can offer a large elevator.
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In addition to their last Premier League -Fix tours – against Bournemouth and Fulham—City is also preparing for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Having Rodri back to full fitness can be crucial to their ambitions on the international stage.
Guardiola sure of the Champions League qualification
Manchester City is currently one point ahead of Newcastle United, sitting third and – decisive –Citizens have two matches left. Two victories would guarantee the Champions League qualification, and Guardiola made it clear that he thinks they will get the job done.
“Of course, this is important. We have been in the last 14 or 15 years and this is where we want to be, but if we are not there it is because we do not deserve it, and we will play the Europa League. But I think we will qualify. I control my mind and I believe that. The first step is to finish in third place in the Premier League and that is the main goal“He said before he assured that he is completely convinced that the team will qualify.
