Pep Guardiola has not ruled out making additions during the January transfer window. In an attempt to turn around the Premier League winners‘ fortunes. He thinks Erling Haaland will recover his form as long as the rest of his Manchester City teammates improve. With only one victory and eight losses in their previous 11 games across all competitions, City is in a slump unlike any other Guardiola has experienced in his illustrious managerial career.
Erling Haaland was a vital player when City was winning an unprecedented four straight Premier League titles. He has struggled lately, scoring just once in his last five games after being a goal-scoring juggernaut since joining City. He is now isolated from opposing defenders as a result of his lack of service. But Guardiola rejected the idea of going back to the false nine formation that had worked for him in the past.
Three straight Champions League group/league games have been lost by Pep Guardiola (D1 L2). The Citizens, meanwhile, are seeing their longest run since the 2014–15 campaign (four–D2–L2). The Spaniard had only won one of their previous seven games, and he did almost nothing to help. In contrast to City’s customary hesitancy to make significant investments in the winter transfer market, Guardiola alluded to the prospect of January reinforcements during the team’s current difficulties.
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The current investigation into suspected violations of Premier League finance standards is one possible obstacle for City. Although the club is facing 115 allegations, Guardiola said he was unsure if this would affect their intentions for hiring. The goal is still to turn around City’s season as they get ready for their visit to Villa Park. As the club moves through this vital time, Guardiola’s confidence in Haaland and their capacity to find their rhythm will be essential.
Former Catalan boss added: “I see him well, I see him fine. The reason why maybe he’s not so productive in this situation is for the way we are playing, that we don’t produce the number of chances that we were able to do in the past. When he’s surrounded by two or three or four central defenders it’s not easy for him. We have to play better, to create the spaces for him.
