Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is facing a challenging period as his team has suffered four consecutive losses for the first time in his managerial career, with the latest defeat against Brighton. Guardiola expressed frustration over England interim manager Lee Carsley's decision to call up Jack Grealish for international duty despite the player's ongoing injury issues, noting that Grealish has not been fit enough to play since October 20 and had only recently started light training. This decision has caused tension between the club and the national team, as Guardiola was not consulted about Grealish's fitness. The team's poor form has also been exacerbated by injuries to key players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, further testing Guardiola's squad depth. Guardiola remains focused on resolving these issues while emphasizing the importance of upcoming games and the potential return of some players post-international break.