Pep Guardiola reveals reason behind his tactical decision to rest Haaland and De Bruyne against Aston Villa
In a recent match against Aston Villa, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a strategic decision to rest key players Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.
Despite their absence, the team managed to secure victory, with Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick, marking the first win against a top-five team this season.
Explaining his choice to rest Haaland and De Bruyne, Guardiola emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced squad and utilizing available players effectively.
He stated, "They could play and rest other players. We put the players out to win it, not just to rest players." Guardiola highlighted the need for fresh legs, particularly considering the tight schedule, with the team having played against Arsenal just three days prior.
Guardiola's decision underscores the strategic approach taken by managers to ensure the team's performance remains consistent throughout the season, carefully managing player fatigue and optimizing squad rotation to maintain competitiveness.
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