📣 Guardiola talks to the press ahead of the Manchester derby | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola has addressed the media ahead of the Manchester derby this weekend and you can catch up with what he had to say here.

On injuries

“(On Laporte) He’s training really well, he trained alone when people were with the national teams.

“(On Stones) He will be back then he’s ready.

“It won’t be 4-6 weeks, it might be less. I don’t know when he will be back but two weeks hopefully.”

On what he expects from Manchester United

“I always expect the best, they have it for many years, they come with a resolve.

“Top side, played well against Southampton, Liverpool and Arsenal at home. The momentum is there.”

On the intense period before the World Cup

“Some players more than others but everyone will be involved.

“Since I am a manager I’ve been like that 11, 12 years ago, every three days a game. No surprise. Adapt, adjust, recover well with ice in the legs. Train specific what you need to improve.”

On Manuel Akanji

“He played really well, we cannot deny. He has all the skills we need. Professionally, an intelligent person.

“Another option that we have and it’s a long long season.”

On Kalvin Phillips’ fitness

“He feels good, the surgery was good. He is getting better the mobility.

“He took the right decision, otherwise he couldn’t move forward. Every training session or two three times he was out.

“Hopefully he can be back in time to go to the World Cup and after be back with us.”

On the derby atmosphere

“We’re proud of what we’ve given to them (the fans).

“They produce a lot since we are together. Go to the stadium and it’s important we feel the pressure of them.

“Demand the best of ourselves. We need it, I want them to be active. It’s not just a football game. Demand the best of ourselves.”