Pep Guardiola Criticizes Manchester City Defense

Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he made a mistake by not revamping Manchester City's squad during the summer, particularly after injuries severely impacted the team's performance this season. As a response, the club is set to strengthen its defense in the January transfer window, with a deal agreed for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov and interest in Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush. Guardiola's decision to field a makeshift defense against Salford highlighted the extent of the injuries, with only one senior center-back available and several key players absent. Despite their offensive prowess, City struggled defensively, leading Guardiola to emphasize the need for squad depth and improvement. He lamented that a significant portion of the squad is currently injured, which has hindered training and overall performance. The manager is eager to see more signings in upcoming windows to bolster the team's capabilities.