Pep Guardiola has warned that Manchester Metropolis should be ready for a tough night at Craven Cottage, with the supervisor filled with admiration for the work Marco Silva has achieved at Fulham.
Metropolis journey to west London on Tuesday evening for a 19:30 kick-off, understanding victory would cut the hole on the high of the Premier League to 2 factors, at the very least briefly.
Fulham arrive in good type after their 2-1 win at Tottenham and have misplaced solely as soon as at house this season, a run Guardiola believes displays the progress made beneath Silva.
“Marco has been there a few years there and at all times it has been a extremely robust recreation,” Guardiola mentioned in his pre-match information convention.
“[It will be] tough. The organisation is outstanding and yearly with the ball they’re even higher.
“A troublesome, robust opponent, I noticed their video games in opposition to Chelsea, Arsenal and Sunderland and at all times it’s so tough for the opponent to interrupt them up. All the time it has been on this lovely stadium in London.”
Guardiola confirmed that Rodri will miss the journey and stays uncertain whether or not the midfielder might return in time for Saturday’s assembly with Sunderland.
He additionally famous self-discipline issues for Bernardo Silva and Gianluigi Donnarumma, who’re every one warning away from a suspension.
The goalkeeper was proven a yellow card within the 3–2 win over Leeds, prompting Guardiola to shrug at his rising tally.
“Yeah he has lots. He has many. It’s what it’s,” he mentioned.