Liverpool manager Arne Slot has insisted that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola does not deserve any sympathy despite his side suffering a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. Slot’s comments come at a time when City are facing their worst run of form since Guardiola took over the helm in 2016.
Slot expressed his thoughts in a pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s next Premier League fixture. When asked about City’s poor form, the Dutch manager claimed that Guardiola’s team should not receive any sympathy, given their past success and dominance in the league.
Slot pointed out that while Manchester City are indeed facing a rough patch, it is by no means a cause for concern or a reason to feel sorry for them. He noted that the Citizens have enjoyed years of success and have been one of the top teams in the Premier League throughout Guardiola’s tenure.
Liverpool’s manager emphasized that the league is highly competitive and that teams will go through ups and downs. “That is just the way it is,” he added. Slot’s comments do hold some truth, as Manchester City have indeed enjoyed a remarkable run of success under Guardiola, winning four Premier League titles in the last six seasons.
Manchester City’s consecutive defeats have led to widespread speculation about Guardiola’s tactics and ability to manage the team in their current situation. Slot believes that while City may be experiencing some problems, it is not due to a lack of quality in their squad. Instead, the Liverpool manager thinks that the Citizens are simply going through a difficult phase.
Liverpool will look to capitalize on City’s poor form, as the Reds hope to further strengthen their position in the league table. Slot’s team is set to face a challenging run of fixtures in the coming weeks and the manager will be hoping that his side can rack up some important victories.