Klopp called the new "Club World Cup the worst idea in football history" because the intensive schedule increased the player's consumption. Manchester City coach Guardiola accepted that he understood Klopp's criticism of the Club World Cup, but he tried not to think that this short rest period might affect the team's performance next season.

Guardiola: "I have had many arguments with Klopp. I know where his ideas come from. We have had many encounters in England, and we also discussed the Premier League schedule and how to improve its quality when we were at the UEFA meeting. We discussed giving coaches and players more rest time because it can improve the quality of the game."

" So his comments on the World Cup did not surprise me. I understand him and respect him. I have had a very good relationship with Klopp for many years. Now he has retreated behind the scenes and I understand his point of view because I will defend his point of view. . . '

" At the same time, as coaches, our job is to follow the rules of FIFA, UEFA, Premier League or Serie A. As coaches, we don't organize these games. Once we are here, we will be proud. '

" A lot of teams complain about these games because they are not here. Otherwise, they might like to be here, they will have their own media and supporters here, they will have their income, and they will be happy here. '

" Of course, this is not ideal for the coach. I hope to have two months to prepare for the next one The season? Yes. Do I hope to get enough rest before next season? Yes. But that's the reality. Our past efforts have qualified us to come here. Now that we are here, let's do our best to perform."

(England national team coach Tuchel said he believes that Liverpool and Arsenal will have a "huge advantage" over Manchester City and Chelsea because they don't have the extra game burden.)

Guardiola responded: "I try not to think about this, otherwise I will be too anxious. Instead, I try to relax, enjoy the days here, feel the good atmosphere here, and participate Play and try to win. "

" After that, let's see what happens. After the final we can take a break, take advantage of the rest allowed by the Premier League, and then we look at the situation again."

" Maybe in November, December or January, we'll be exhausted and the World Cup will 'destroy' us. I don't know, but this is the first time in our life that we've encountered this situation."

"I think in the past, players have played in the World Cup or European Cup for the national team, and this happens sometimes. Sometimes you need a mental break and look at the situation after recovery."