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Following a consecutive three-match win in the group stage, Manchester City have qualified for the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup.
The Club World Cup has received quite a lot of criticism, especially for its timing, which interrupts the rest period for clubs in between campaigns.
Earlier in June, England national team manager Thomas Tuchel stated (comments via Football365) that Liverpool and Arsenal have a significant 'advantage' in the upcoming season as the Premier League sides are not a part of the ongoing competition in the United States.
"I think it will have a huge impact and it will give Liverpool and Arsenal a huge advantage in the next season to not be there," said Tuchel.
Man City head coach Pep Guardiola was recently asked to share his thoughts on Tuchel's comments, and the Catalan manager admitted that he is currently avoiding that train of thought in order not to be 'anxious.'
What did Man City boss Pep Guardiola say?
Guardiola addressed Tuchel's opinion of the Club World Cup and mentioned (comments via The Guardian) that while he and his squad might face problems due to the competition later in the upcoming campaign, they are currently focused on winning it.
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“I try not to think about it, otherwise I will be so anxious. We will rest the time the Premier League allows us to. And game by game, month by month, we will see. And maybe in November, December, January, ask me, Pep. I may say: ‘So listen, we are a disaster. We are exhausted. The World Cup destroyed us.’ I don’t know, but it’s the first time in our life that that’s happened [32-team CWC]. So we will see," he said.
"So I try to be relaxed, to enjoy the days here, the good vibes that we have, the competition, to try to win it. And the most important thing, to recover, to find or re-find ourselves what we were. This is my main target in this tournament," added Guardiola.
Man City are now set to lock horns with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup on June 30 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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