Tag: Savinho

Guardiola Uses Cruyff Quote to Challenge City Players Over Injury Proble

Pep Guardiola
January 2026

Guardiola implied some City players are not fully committed to playing through minor issues, citing Cruyff’s view that players who do not want to be injured generally are not, while listing multiple absences for the Galatasaray game. He referenced the club’s medical staff, then suggested mindset matters beyond bad luck. He confirmed several injured players will miss the Champions League tie, with January signings also ineligible.

Man City Had Barcola Plan if Savinho Left

Savinho (Manchester City)
September 2025

Manchester City rebuffed Tottenham’s £43m bid for Savinho, but reports reveal they had identified PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a backup plan if the Brazilian left. City rated Barcola’s pace and versatility, making him an ideal Guardiola-style wide option. Though PSG resisted losing the 22-year-old, City monitored his situation closely, ready to act had Savinho departed. Ultimately, Savinho stayed put, and Barcola remained in Paris, but the episode highlights City’s forward planning to protect squad depth in key positions.

Guardiola’s City Selection Hints at Player Exits

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
August 2025

Pep Guardiola may have hinted at departures with Ilkay Gundogan and Manuel Akanji missing from City’s squad to face Tottenham, while Ederson remained benched amid Galatasaray talks and Savinho sat out injured. Squad trimming appears imminent. Guardiola previously warned he’d leave if City’s squad grew too large. Following heavy spending, he is now open to fringe exits, potentially sanctioning moves for Gundogan, Akanji, and Ederson as the club looks to streamline depth before deadline day.

Tottenham Prepare Improved €70m Savinho Bid

Savinho (Manchester City)
August 2025

Tottenham are readying a €70m-plus bid for Manchester City’s Savinho after missing out on Eberechi Eze. Spurs are determined to sign the Brazilian winger, despite City blocking every approach during the past 10 days of negotiations. Spurs manager Thomas Frank remains desperate for reinforcements following injuries to James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. Guardiola confirmed Savinho will miss the weekend clash with Spurs due to fitness, but City still resist selling him as Frank pushes for a breakthrough.

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