Guardiola hopes that Rajen Sergi will be a greater threat in key positions.

Another crucial match in the 32nd round of the 2025/26 Premier League season will take place, with Manchester City traveling to Stamford Bridge to challenge Chelsea. Guardiola has stated that he hopes Rajen Scherki will be more involved in the attacking third and have a greater impact.

Laryan Sherky, 22, joined Manchester City last June and has contributed 3 goals and 8 assists for the “Citizens” in the Premier League so far this season, as well as 3 goals in the Champions League.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said, "Rayan Serki has the ability and qualities in the attacking third, so sometimes when players drop back to the goalkeeper position to receive the ball, I will say no, I want them to stay in the attacking third."

"One thing I really like about them is their control of the tempo, accelerating, decelerating, accelerating again, decelerating again, then suddenly launching an attack, then stopping and accelerating again. These players have the ability to control the opponent's rhythm and have the vision to deliver key passes, which is a quality of top players."

Guardiola also said, "Rayan Sergi is one of the most talented players I have ever seen. I hope he stays here for a longer time because he has everything he needs to become a top player. These qualities he possesses are very rare. He is very similar to Bernardo Silva. In difficult moments and under pressure, he can play like it's a friendly match, as if nothing matters. Such a mentality is very rare."

"As a head coach and sporting director, this is one of the qualities I most want to see in players when making signings."

In addition, Manchester City eliminated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals last week, thanks to a hat-trick from Haaland and a goal from Semenio.

Guardiola said, "Seeing Haaland score is very important for us. I said in November that goals will come eventually; he's a goal-scoring machine. Sometimes players need a restart, and it all depends on mentality and how positive they are."

"Just like in the Masters, if you make a bogey, you have to forget about it as soon as possible and focus on the next shot. That's the quality of a top athlete, and Haaland gets better and better every season."

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