Pep Guardiola was quick to highlight togetherness and commitment after Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Wolves earlier today, stressing the importance of mentality and connection rather than just the result, Softfootball reports.
City were made to work hard for the three points, but Guardiola felt the way his players responded, celebrated and interacted with supporters said a lot about the group’s mindset at this stage of the season. For the Spaniard, effort and unity remain non-negotiable standards at the Etihad.
There was also renewed focus on Guardiola’s own future at the club, which remains uncertain after he recently stated that the decision ultimately lies with the club’s hierarchy. Despite the speculation, his comments suggested a manager still deeply connected to both his squad and the fanbase.
Speaking after the match in comments shared via Manchester City’s official X handle, the City boss pointed to the emotion shown on and off the pitch as a key positive, Guardiola said:
The body language, how we celebrated, the connection with the fans is there.
They love the keepers, the strikers, the people because they feel that the team want to do it and fight for each other. The fans accept if you play bad but if you don’t put the heart of commitment for the people who adore the club.And that connection is there, but I think it has been for a long time, for many months.
With City continuing to grind out results and maintain their competitive edge, Guardiola’s words shows a squad driven as much by collective spirit as by quality a factor that could yet prove decisive as the season unfolds, regardless of what the future holds beyond it.
