Man City faces player uncertainty with fewer matches

Manchester City players are facing an uncertain end to the season. Coach Pep Guardiola no longer needs to rotate the squad, as the team is out of European competitions and has fewer games left to play. This season has not been good for Manchester City. Players have not improved, and the team has often fallen short of expectations. With only one game a week until May, they have fewer chances to prove themselves. Guardiola had hoped for more time to prepare for matches, but he now sees that it hasn’t helped their performance. With fewer matches, players may not get the regular opportunities they once did. Normally, players would get a chance to bounce back quickly after mistakes. Now, they might not play for a long time if they do not perform well. Guardiola can select the same starting lineup for several weeks, which means a small group of players might get most of the minutes. The competition for places is reduced, making it harder for players like Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne to return to the lineup. Both face uncertain futures, especially with De Bruyne’s contract ending soon. If they do not seize their chances, they could end their time at City on a disappointing note, rather than finishing strong as the club usually hopes.