Stating that they should make Manchester City fans happy, Guardiola said, “It is very important for us to close the season by winning the Champions League and winning this incredible trophy. We are here to make it happen. It is easy to say that we are the favorites by looking at the past or looking at this season. It’s Istanbul time. We need to do as much as we can and show the difference.” he said.
Pointing out that it is very difficult to defend against Italian teams, the experienced coach said, “Players 7 and 10 are very successful in holding the ball. They are also very helpful on offense. We will try to defend as well as possible.” said.
Asked what lesson they learned from the Chelsea final, which was lost two years ago, Guardiola said, “It’s a very different game, a different final. It’s important for us to be able to put what we have in mind into practice. I tell my players ‘have a plan, communicate very well’. We respect our opponent a lot. We are prepared for anything that may happen.” used the phrases.
Reminding that they will be playing against a team with two forwards, Guardiola said, “Of course, when you play with two forwards or when you play in a 5-4-1 arrangement, there are different scenarios. You have to follow a different strategy. Martinez is a World Cup champion player, a very good finisher. Bastoni. “It’s amazing what they’ve done with the attackers. The connections they have with the offensive players, the exchange of passes are very impressive. We have to defend in a way that breaks those connections.” made its assessment.