Pep Guardiola has said he will not be satisfied until he has made Manchester City a club that dominates domestic football like Juventus, Bayern Munich or Barcelona.
“It’s important now that, at the end of January, we are still there,” he told a news conference. “At the big clubs, that is the big difference.
“I’ve said many times, what are the best teams in the last decade? Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona. These are the three best teams in Europe. Why? Because every season they win the league, every season they win the cups, every season they are there. Because they are the best.
“We can — not get close to them, because it’s difficult — but imitate them, being in the competition until the last stages. Sometimes you are lucky, sometimes not, but be there. That’s what I want.”
Guardiola also told his players to embrace the chance to play plenty of games and compete for trophies.
“I cannot give a day off. We have a lot of games, so no way. It is what it is. But at the same time I tell them it’s a privilege,” he added.
“If you believe it’s a handicap, that’s a big mistake. It’s a privilege. When you are 35 years old, you can have long holidays. No problem, you will be retired. Take a year for holidays. But for now it’s a privilege.”
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