Cristiano Ronaldo weighs in on City’s form as he advices Pep’s players in latest interview
Cristiano Ronaldo has weighed in on Manchester City’s current struggles, offering direct advice to Pep Guardiola’s players as they navigate a rare period of poor form.
Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo has offered some blunt advice to Manchester City’s players amid their ongoing struggles, urging them to focus on their performances rather than their words.
Speaking candidly at the Globe Soccer Awards, the 39-year-old legend didn’t hold back, declaring, “I would tell (Manchester) City players that they have to show more and not talk now. The great players know where the problem is.”
Undoubtedly, Ronaldo’s words carry weight, given his extensive experience at the pinnacle of world football. Acknowledging the cyclical nature of form, he added, “Teams always have their good and bad moments. Now Manchester City have gone through a bad moment. But they will come back.”
Unsurprisingly, his comments come at a time when Pep Guardiola’s side is under immense scrutiny. City has recorded just three wins in their last 15 outings across all competitions, a run that has seen them slip 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.
Crucially, the challenges extend beyond the Premier League. In the Champions League, City is teetering on the edge of elimination, needing vital points against Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge to keep their hopes of progressing alive. For a team that has dominated under Guardiola’s leadership, this level of uncertainty is almost unprecedented.
Encouragingly, there have been some signs of a resurgence. Recent back-to-back victories over Leicester City and West Ham United have provided a much-needed boost, with Erling Haaland returning to form with three goals in those games.
Promisingly, Savinho has also begun to make his mark, offering City fans a glimpse of optimism in a season riddled with setbacks.
Inevitably, attention now shifts to the FA Cup, where City will host League Two side Salford City in the third round. Yet, Ronaldo’s remarks underline the pressure on Guardiola’s squad to prove their mettle.
Clearly, it’s not about talking their way out of trouble—it’s about playing their way back to the top.
