Pep Guardiola tells the players of the city that they “ask” about hunger … and shouts alonso “incredible”

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reacted to Haaland’s statement that the lack of “hunger” has hurt thezezens for a season of descent and praised Xabi Alonso after Bayer Leverkusen announced that he left the club.

Highest scorer HaralandThat he is about to return from an ankle injury that has been outside since March 30, said that the city “has not fully had hunger within us” for a season when they fell from the premier League race with a prolonged strip in shape and were eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16 play-offs.

“If this is Erling’s feeling, players should talk to each other and ask why,” Guardiola said, adding that Haaraland is “ready” to return to Southampton to Southampton of Rock (20:00 BST).

Pep 💬 (on Twists and Turns in the UCL Race) believes that there are six or seven teams that can be ranked. We have to make many points and then, if we make three wins, we will be there.

It is in our hands. We don’t need to expect anything else. This is what we need to do. Earn … pic.twitter.com/xmizhtbxaq

– Manchester City (@mancity) May 9, 2025

What did Erling Haaland say?

Haaland said that the city could “find excuses”, including “many injuries in bad times”, but that “it has not finally been well enough.”

“We have not fully had hunger within us,” the 24 -year -old said, talking to Sph. “I haven’t been good enough. I didn’t help the team enough. In the end, we weren’t good enough.”

The city was able to start Haaland in Southampton, having kept Norway’s talisman as a substitute unused on his return to home victory 1-0 over the wolves on May 2.

“It was awful to be injured but what can you do?” asked Haaraland, who will expect to present -in the End of the Cup makes Against Crystal Palace on May 17 (16:30).

“You have to recover -you are the fastest you can and return the best you can. Now I return with a lot of energy. I feel good and move well and I’m ready.”

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Guardiola: Alonso ‘incredible’

Guardiola called “Impact” of the newcomer of Xabi Alonso to Leverkusen “incredible” after his Spanish companion revealed on Friday that he would end his almost three -year reign at the end of the season.

In his debut season as a first -team coach, Alonso won Bundesliga and German Cup as part of a domestic invictative season and led Leverkusen to the Europa League final in 2023/24.

“All the managers who had the opportunity and the pleasure of having it as a player always knew that he would be as manager,” said Guardiola.

“The way to play and the way the players improved, he and Leverkusen must be so proud of this association they have had.”

Southampton vs man City

The city can take another step toward Champions league Qualification and win a sixth consecutive match in all competitions when they visit the Saints Relegated.

“It starts 0-0 and it is a massive game for us,” said Guardiola, and added that Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb and Rodri stay out.

The 35 -minute winner of Kevin de Bruyne He won the Cityzens against the wolves and are three points in the sixth place nottingham forest with a significant goal superiority before the last three league games.

Three points would move the level of the city with the second place arsenal if the Gunners lost to Champions Liverpool on Sunday (16:30).

Working towards Southampton 💪🩵 pic.twitter.com/pmhwxjwiye

– Manchester City (@mancity) May 8 2025

Although the city has recovered part of the way that has allowed them to become the dominant force in English football under Guardiola, Southampton’s defeat has made them more desire to end the season last Saturday.

A 2-0 defeat in the relegation certainties, Leicester City, said they finished the background of the pile and returned immediately to the championship.

Southampton is unmatched in 12 games in all competitions since his victory at Ipswich Town on February 1, losing 10 times along the way.