Sterling Has Gone Back To Basics – Man City Manager Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has praised Raheem Sterling’s attitude following the Manchester City forward’s recent return to form.
After an indifferent start to the season, the England international has scored in each of City’s last three games, including the crucial equaliser in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Paris St Germain.

The 26-year-old lost his spot as a regular starter in Guardiola’s City side towards the end of last season and, with just 18 months remaining on his contract, there has been speculation over his future.

Sterling even fuelled that himself by saying he would be “open” to a move abroad but, given a chance to return to the side after injuries to others, he has taken advantage.

Guardiola now hopes the player can build on this and get back to his very best.

The City manager said:

“I’m so glad for him, he’s helped us for sure. He will fight to be better and better.

“It is important for strikers and wingers to score and make assists. He was decisive and decisive in what we’ve done in recent years.

“Scoring goals can give confidence for these type of guys but he has to do better, be aggressive, go one against one, arrive in the final third. This is the first step for him to come back.

“The attitude has always been good and I’ve always said to the players, ‘make demands of yourself but don’t put a lot of pressure on your shoulders’.

“In a career as a player, you cannot always be 10 out of 10. You have highs and lows. The important thing is not to get that low.

“Go on the pitch when you have the opportunity to play and do your best. That’s all.”