Tijjani Reijnders discusses Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City

Tijjani Reijnders, currently preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands, shared insights into Pep Guardiola's exit from Manchester City. Guardiola, who led the club for a decade, won 20 trophies but stepped down after experiencing a change in energy levels. Reijnders noted that Guardiola no longer wanted to disappoint players not selected for matches. City managed to secure the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in Guardiola's final season despite not winning the Premier League, which went to Arsenal. Reijnders, an unused substitute in many matches, expressed understanding of Guardiola's decision and remarked on the coach's intense approach to managing player performance.

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