“Trafford appeared at a distinctive level against Wolverhamton, so I made the decision to continue to rely on him as a reward for its return, it is a center that needs more continuity compared to the rest of the centers,” Guardiola said, in press statements after the meeting.

“There is a large number of matches that the team will play, so everyone will play, and I decided to give Trafford the opportunity today only,” Pep added.

“We are still at the beginning of the season, we are going step by step. We now have a rest period and we will prepare for the last meeting before the next international stopping period,” the coach added.

Pep continued his speech, “I realize what we do and what the players are doing, there are many positive things, but of course we must improve, it has nothing to do with winning or loss. I said the same thing after Wolverhampton’s meeting.”

On the case of Algerian Ryan Ait Nuri, who was injured in the middle of the first half, he said, “I do not know his condition yet, I have not spoken to the doctors yet.”