Harsh statements by Guardiola after a new defeat: "UEFA and FIFA do not give time to rest"

They did not start the season in the best way. Manchester City were defeated by Leicester City for the annual Community Shield trophy. Pep Guardiola gave statements at the end of the clash against the FA Cup winner and considered that the little rest given to the players affects the performance at the beginning of the season.

“We arrived at the beginning of the season just like last, very, very late. UEFA and FIFA do not give coaches or players time to rest, ”said the‘ Citizens ’coach. After finalizing the season in each one of the European clubs, many players continued in activity due to the competitions that they disputed with their selections, already is Glass America and Eurocopa; which is why, they ended up arriving late to the preseason with their teams for postponing their vacations.

Leicester won 1-0 against Manchester City with a goal from the twelve steps of Kelechi Iheanacho, taking away the opportunity to lift a trophy from the team that Guardiola leads at the start of 2021-22. It should be noted that the Community Shield is the first competition disputed by the Premier League teams, facing the winner of the English league with the FA Cup champion.

Despite the defeat, the Catalan coach highlighted the work of his team: “Our performance was very good. At this point in the season, the way we played, especially in the second half, was very good. " "This was the first step to try again, to build a good team and fight for the titles," Pep considered about the 'Sky Blues' who have just hired Jack Grealish, becoming the most expensive signing in the history of Premier League and ruling out the possibility of Messi in England.