Furiously criticize the reporter! Guardiola: How did you prove that it was because Nico replaced Rodri? Next one!

In the second round of the Champions League stage, Manchester City was tied by Monaco 2-2! Nico Gonzalez's last moments became the target of public criticism. In this game, Nico replaced Rodri in 61 minutes. At the pre-match press conference against Brentford, a reporter asked this question, but encountered Guardiola's angrily criticized him!

Rodri was tied after being replaced. Can a single player replace him...

Guardiola: "Are you suggesting that Monaco scored a goal because Nico was present and Rodri was not there? How to prove this?"

I can't prove it...

Guardiola: "I can't, either, so change the topic. Next!"

But can Rodri replace it with a single player or must he change the entire tactical system?

Guardiola: "No. We can't send 12 people to the field.

"I admit that Rodri is irreplaceable in many ways, but three days ago he was unable to play because of his extremely bad knee condition. This is why. And in those thirty minutes, Nico Gonzalez regained the ball the most in the offense and defense conversions. We conceded fewer goals during that period than when Rodri was on the court. In fact, we conceded more goals when he was on the court in the first half.

"I must be honest, it is true that we conceded the ball when Rodri was not on the court, but this cannot be confirmed. Because if Rodri was on the court, I could feel the difference. But Rodri could not always stay full attendance, playing for 90 minutes in a row.

" Nico performed very well against Burnley. He is learning and we need him in a desperate situation because Kovasic is not ready yet and Rodri is still unable to maintain a continuous high-intensity 90-minute game. He has made great efforts against Manchester United, Napoli and especially Arsenal.

"I have to protect the players, look at what Real Madrid's Carvajal happened to, and look at the players who were repeatedly injured.

"While I always hope that the best player will be in the best form, his physical condition does not allow it. That's why I have to protect the players. ”