Manchester City fans have been debating their Champions League ambitions after Pep Guardiola stated his side are not ready to win the competition just yet.
The Spaniard told reporters: “People say about the Champions League. We still are not ready. We create a lot, we don’t concede but can improve.
“We’ve scored a lot over the last two seasons and I don’t have doubts about that but we have to keep going and work on that.”
Since City’s takeover in 2008, the club has gone onto become the most successful English side of the last decade, winning three Premier League titles as part of a ten trophy haul.
However, the one piece of silverware that still evades them is the Champions League.
The Citizens have not yet reached a European final in this time, with a semi-final defeat to holders Real Madrid in 2016 proving to be their best attempt so far.
However, Guardiola is no stranger to success in the competition, winning 74 matches in 112 fixtures as a manager with three different clubs. He also won the trophy with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011, beating City’s rivals Manchester United on both occasions.
The Citizens will resume their quest for Champions League glory tomorrow, as they host Atalanta at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League champions can make it three out of three with a win over the Italian side in Group C.
Guardiola’s comments have sparked a mixed reaction on social media. Some fans were inclined to agree with his sentiments, but others were less receptive and suggested his attitude could cost them in their pursuit of world football’s most coveted prize.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the manager’s comments…
