Pep Guardiola: Man City 'defending a legacy' and that's tough

Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday, Guardiola emphasised his confidence in the team's ability to recover and achieve "very good things" in the months ahead.

The reigning Champions League winners are currently navigating a challenging phase, having suffered five consecutive defeats across all competitions.

This difficult spell marks the first time in Guardiola's eight-and-a-half-year tenure at Manchester City that the club has endured such a streak.

City will look to turn their fortunes around on Tuesday night when they face Feyenoord in a crucial Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

The match offers a pivotal opportunity for the team to rediscover their rhythm and bolster their campaign in Europe's premier competition.

"I have the feeling that this season we will do very good things," Guardiola declared.

"I don't give up and I have the feeling we will be there.

"I think we deserve some patience when we lose games.

"You are defending a legacy and that is difficult to handle.

"What I want is commitment from players to still do what we have to do.

"Look at where we've come from. It's so difficult to defend the success we have had, that's why I'm so relaxed.

"That is why I want the commitment, the commitment, the commitment and the commitment.

"Just being ourselves isn't enough, we have to show commitment every day.

"We need to win one game. I want the players to perform well, in certain departments we need more focus. It will pass.

"It's going to rain tomorrow, life goes on." 

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