Guardiola understands the sudden decision .. And clings to the dream of Champions
August 30, 201
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he was surprised to have Kyle Walker left out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier.
"I was surprised not to choose him at first, of course we respect the decision, but it's up to Gareth Southgate and I understand him," Pape said at the news conference for Brighton.
He added: "I am sure that all the players want to represent their national teams, but Walker is incredibly strong and will return soon."
"He has been doing very well since the start of the season, but Wan Besaka and Arnold have incredible support."
He explained: "Walker has great experiences because he had three seasons with us, but we are pleased to sign with Joao Cancelo, and will start playing soon, it must be ready when we decide to pay it."
Injured position
Guardiola confirmed that John Stones and Gabriel Jesus are recovering from the injury, adding that the pair will be ready for the Norwich City game, after the international suspension, not Saturday's match against Brighton.
The dream of the Champions League
and the Champions League, he said: "Of course we want to win the title, we dream and work for it, but at the same time we seek to preserve the title of Premier League."
"We saw the Champions League draw, and we got to know the teams we are going to face, but now we are focusing only on Brighton."
"I know that winning the Champions League is very important, but it will not change my life. I will be the same man, but I will do everything I can to achieve it here."
"I was surprised not to choose him at first, of course we respect the decision, but it's up to Gareth Southgate and I understand him," Pape said at the news conference for Brighton.
He added: "I am sure that all the players want to represent their national teams, but Walker is incredibly strong and will return soon."
"He has been doing very well since the start of the season, but Wan Besaka and Arnold have incredible support."
He explained: "Walker has great experiences because he had three seasons with us, but we are pleased to sign with Joao Cancelo, and will start playing soon, it must be ready when we decide to pay it."
Injured position
Guardiola confirmed that John Stones and Gabriel Jesus are recovering from the injury, adding that the pair will be ready for the Norwich City game, after the international suspension, not Saturday's match against Brighton.
The dream of the Champions League
and the Champions League, he said: "Of course we want to win the title, we dream and work for it, but at the same time we seek to preserve the title of Premier League."
"We saw the Champions League draw, and we got to know the teams we are going to face, but now we are focusing only on Brighton."
"I know that winning the Champions League is very important, but it will not change my life. I will be the same man, but I will do everything I can to achieve it here."