Guardiola's plan for the 2022 World Cup
Guardiola was invited to Qatar to watch the matches live. But the Man City coach revealed he refused, because he would stay at home to rest, watch football on television and combine with working with Man City players who did not attend the 2022 World Cup. "The best way to enjoy the games. World Cup matches are at home, lying on the sofa and sipping red wine," Guardiola said.
Man City have two matches left before the domestic leagues take a break to make way for the 2022 World Cup, both at home - against Chelsea in the third round of the English League Cup on 9/11 and then Brentford in the 16th round of the English Premier League on December 12. 11. Guardiola's army will return with a trip to Leeds on December 28.
Man City players not participating in the 2022 World Cup, including Erling Haaland and Riyad Mahrez, will be given a two-week break. After that, they will return to practice in Mancheste and then go to training and play a friendly match in Abu Dhabi, the hometown of Man City owner Sheikh Mansour - Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE. "Things are not certain, because this is the tentative plan. But we will try to be as ready as possible when playing again on December 28," added Guardiola.
In addition to Haaland and Mahrez, who are likely to be absent, Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips must race against time to return before the 2022 World Cup. Guardiola admits the duo do not have many playing opportunities before the tournament, but could return in time. before England finalizes the list of 26 players. "The injury is progressing positively and they are very optimistic," said the 51-year-old coach. "They're still in touch with Gareth Southgate. I don't know, but hopefully they're open to being selected."
Guardiola is a Spaniard, but is said to support Argentina's team to win the 2022 World Cup. Julian Alvarez - striker worth 17 million USD from River Plate - revealed: "I heard that when I was talking to my colleague. team. I don't know if Guardiola said that with confidence, but it's been a long time."
At the 2022 World Cup, Argentina will meet Saudi Arabia on November 22, Mexico on November 26 and Poland on November 30. "La Albiceleste" is a strong candidate when owning a record of 35 unbeaten matches. In that circuit, Lionel Messi and his teammates won the 2021 Copa America, qualified for the 2022 World Cup and beat Italy to win the Intercontinental Super Cup. "Argentina is in good form, but the World Cup is a difficult tournament. We believe in ourselves that we will have a good tournament," added Alvarez.
