Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City players to hold an internal summit at the training ground if they feel motivation has waned this season.
Erling Haaland was the last to express doubts about the team’s mentality, mentioning a possible lack of “hunger” as a factor in the current campaign.
If it’s Erling’s feeling, the players should talk to each other and ask themselves why.
Pep Guardiola
Guardiola, when asked about Haaland’s comments, emphasized the need for players to address the situation if necessary.
City prepares to face Southampton on Saturday, boosted by a run of five consecutive wins in all competitions.
Haaland, with 30 goals this season, is ready to return after recovering from an ankle injury suffered at the end of March.
Guardiola confirmed that Haaland is fit and available, although the decision on whether he will start will be made on Saturday.
Rodri is not yet available, and Oscar Bobb and Nathan Aké have started training partially, but they are also not ready to play.
Kevin De Bruyne could keep his place after scoring the winning goal 1-0 against Wolves in City’s last match.
The Belgian international will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. He has been linked with possible transfers to Napoli and Chicago Fire.
There has also been speculation about the possibility of the 33-year-old player remaining in the Premier League, and Guardiola has expressed his desire for this to happen.
Guardiola stated that he wants the best for Kevin and his family.
