“Now we can truly see”
Manchester City have pertained to the realisation that Champions League credentials is not something to take for given, Jeremy Doku has actually seemingly admitted.
Pep Guardiola and his players remain far from certain over their fate in next season’s Champions League, as they continue to defend a top-five finish in this season’s Premier League table.
Manchester City protected themselves a huge outcome last time out in the top-flight as they scored in injury time courtesy of Matheus Nunes to tape a 2-1 win over top-five rivals Aston Vacation home, while today has handed an additional golden chance after Nottingham Forest’s defeat.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side fell to a 0-2 home loss at the hands of Brentford to follow their FA Cup semi-final loss to the Etihad Stadium club at Wembley, suggesting a higher gap might be opened up between City and the City Ground side.
And speaking with Manchester City’s official club website today, Jeremy Doku has admitted that the club have actually found out that certification for the UEFA Champions League is certainly not an accomplishment to be considered granted or to be anticipated.
“This year we’ve really comprehended that receiving the Champions League isn’t something you just do every year. Now we can truly see how challenging it is to be in the top four. In truth, it’s not easy,” Doku admitted.
“Every year it gets harder. There are teams like Nottingham Forest this year. Teams who originate from nowhere, who are likewise there and who everyone wants to beat for the Champions League.
“And that’s where we truly see how crucial it is to be at the same level every year,” he continued.
“Thankfully, there are five locations. We’re still in the driving seat.
“There are 4 games left and it depends on us to win all of them to make sure we remain in the Champions League. Since this club requires that.”
Manchester City’s four games remaining in the Premier League this season will start with a home clash against Wolves today before going to Southampton on the south coast ahead of their FA Cup Final with Crystal Palace.
The Premier League project will then liquidate with a home clash versus Bournemouth on a Tuesday night, before Manchester City travel back to the capital to take on Fulham at Craven Home on the final day of the league season.