Pep: 'This season is the hardest of my coaching career'

This season, Guardiola has seen his team struggle to maintain top form.

“This is definitely the most difficult season of my career as a coach,” Guardiola told ESPN . “This season demands a lot. When you don’t win, the emotional pressure, the pressure related to the preparation and the psychological factor are all heavier. Everything is more challenging than in previous seasons.”

Pep previously admitted that bringing Manchester City to a top-five finish, thereby qualifying for next season's Champions League, would be a "commendable success" for him. And the Catalan coach also affirmed that he would never rest on his laurels or live in past glory.

“We always have to prove ourselves,” Guardiola stressed. “I hear some players say that with what they have achieved in the past, they don’t need to prove anything more. That’s completely wrong. If those players think that, they should retire.”

"Past success doesn't matter. People buy tickets to the stadium to see us perform in every match. In football, you always have to look to the future," Pep concluded.

Despite being empty-handed in the Premier League and Champions League, Manchester City still have plenty of motivation heading into the final stages of the 2024/25 season. They need to finish in the top five of the Premier League to qualify for next season's Champions League. In addition, Manchester City will also play the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on May 17.

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