Pep Guardiola stressed the urgency of returning key players, stating, "If these guys don't come back as quick as possible, we will struggle because we cannot sustain with just 14 or 15 players." The City manager expressed deep concern over the ongoing injury crisis as his side faced Tottenham without six first-team players, emphasizing the need for reinforcements to maintain competitiveness, especially with upcoming matches after the international break.
Regarding Manuel Akanji's injury, Guardiola noted, "He pulled up with a calf issue in the game's warm-up... If the physios decided he could not continue, then that was for the best." The loss of significant players such as Akanji before a crucial match was felt deeply, impacting the team's defensive setup against the Spurs.
Guardiola expressed cautious optimism about Savinho's situation, saying, "We have to see if it was just a knock or something else, because it was on the bone." His immediate concern was for the young Brazilian, who had already faced setbacks this season due to injury, hoping for a quick return.
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