Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Friday, September 19, 2025, 08:13 / Updated on Friday, September 19, 2025 08:14
His coach Manchester CityPep Guardiola (54 years old), was satisfied with Victoria 2-0 in front of him Naplesin the first stage of the Champions League. The Spanish technician stressed that he enjoys this success, but warned that his band still has a long way to go in the competition. He also wanted to notice the left defender Nico O'Reilly (20 years), despite the record checked by “Bestia” Haaland.
The Norwegian peak opened the score on “Etihad” and reached 50 successes in the Champions League. It took only 49 games to perform this performance, but Guardiola had another remark at the end of the match.
It's about the young man Nico o'reillywhich he promoted last year from the club's juniors.
Pep Guardiola, statements after Manchester City – Naples 2-0: “Top player!”
“Nico O'reilly is a top player. He can evolve on three, four positions. His presence at the fixed phases is extremely important, one against one is excellent, with the ball is very good, often reaches the completion position. I hope he will play for us for many years.
Antonio Conte has a huge experience, and I am not as good as him in organizing such a solid defense with only 10 players. His team remained concentrated, doubled the areas, and their play culture is exceptional.
We did not practice a boring football, we tried to mark, and after opening the score things became simpler. We are satisfied with this victory, but we know that we still have a long way to go in the competition, “said Guardiola, according to Sportal.bg.
Nico O'reilly, the remark of Pep Guardiola after City – Naples 2-0. Photo: Getty Images
“The presence of Erling Haaland in attack gives us a lot of confidence. I started the competition well and I want to congratulate the boys,” the technician said.
He also spoke about the return of Kevin de Bruyne on “Etihad”.
I saw him after the match. You can't imagine what Kevin meant for us in these 10 years. Without him, all the trophies won would have been impossible.
You have seen the love of fans today for him. It is a shame that he could not play more, but he felt the public's affection.
– Pep GuardiolaManchester City coach
The ranking after the first stage of the Champions League group
