Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has underlined the crucial importance of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden to the club’s ambitions, stating the team cannot achieve its goals without their best form.
Following the win against Wolves, Guardiola acknowledged the heavy workload both stars have carried. “We cannot do what we want to do this season and in the future of this club without Erling and Phil at their best,” Guardiola said. “They’ve played a lot… a lot, a lot.”
While emphasizing his reliance on his established stars, the manager also took time to praise the performance of opponent Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth, who impressed during the game.
“Antoine came with incredible energy,” Guardiola noted. “And you know the numbers; strikers are a question of numbers. Since he arrived, Antoine is unbelievable!”
Guardiola broke down Semenyo’s impactful display, highlighting a well-taken goal. “He made a good goal, it looks easy but the control is perfect – pass the ball into the net.” The City boss also pointed to other key moments, including an excellent chance created by a pass from Marc Guehi and another effort that struck the crossbar.
Reiterating his point about forwards, Guardiola added, “With the people up front, it’s a question of numbers.”