Guardiola: “No team is ready to play every three days”

Pep Guardiola has appeared at a press conference before the game against Arsenal in the resumption of the Premier League. The Catalan coach, who answered the questions through Zoom, explained that he does not know what level Manchester City is at, that he still does not think about Real Madrid and that they have had very little time to physically prepare for the competition.

Play without fans. “When I said three months ago that I didn't want to play without spectators, not even the best doctors in the world knew what was going to happen with the coronavirus. Nobody expected it. The important thing is the health of the people. We will adapt as quickly as possible” .

Eliminatory against Real Madrid. “Honestly, right now we don't think about Real Madrid or the Champions League. I don't prepare games that are so long-term.”

Footballers shape. “They have returned very well, I have no complaints. But we do not know what level we are at, I think the other teams do not either. We have had three or three and a half weeks to train, we know that it is not enough but it is what we have had. In Spain and Germany they had five or six weeks of preparation. We all have to adapt because we have all suffered this situation. None of the teams is ready to play every three days, so we will have to rotate the players. We have to end the season because this reduces the economic impact on the clubs. “

Confront Arteta. “He is one of the kindest people I have ever met. It was a pleasure working with him, I am looking forward to seeing him. He was a big part of our success over the past few years. I spoke with him an hour and a half ago about what wine we are going to drink next. of the party if social distance allows it. “

Kyle Walker controversies. “He has already released a statement about what happened and spoke to the club. I want the best for him. The human being comes before the human being and Kyle has already expressed his feelings.”