Guardiola gets serious and warns his players: “I’m going to control there.”

The players of manchester city They have three days of free time to enjoy their vacation. Christmasbut the coach pep guardiola He said that those who do not pass the scale upon returning home will not compete. nottingham forest Saturday.

“Each athlete has a weight. They will be back on the 25th and I will be there to see how many kilograms they have gained,” he said. guardiolaHe is known for being strict with his diet and fitness.

“I want to see him as soon as he arrives in three days. He can be fed, but I want to control him. We have to make a selection for the game against Nottingham Forest on the 27th.”

“Imagine a perfect player arriving with three kilograms extra on his back. He’ll stay in Manchester but won’t go to Nottingham,” he said.

guardiolaat the time he criticized the English midfielder. calvin phillips On returning from the 2022 World Cup above his target weight, he also said it was important for the players to relax and take a break from their hectic schedules.

“I have a holiday next week so I’m going to spend it with my family drinking champagne,” the Spaniard told reporters.

“Ever since I’ve been here, we’ve learned from England that we have to give ourselves as much time off as possible. The calendar is very tight, so the players must remember that,” he said.

“At match time, they get fresh legs. The players have to go with their families and forget about football, which is good. It’s very hard for them to see the coach every day!” he pointed out.