Guardiola gained 4-5 kg during the holidays: how the coach rested after weighing the players

Josep Guardiola's Acknowledgment

According to Главком: Josep Guardiola, the head coach of 'Manchester City', admitted that he gained 4-5 kg during the Christmas holidays. The coach noted that the reason for this was the celebrations, which involved food and drinks.

'Did I have Christmas holidays? Certainly. I gained four to five extra kilograms because I ate and drank. So it all went wonderfully.' Josep Guardiola

Before the holidays, the players of 'Manchester City' underwent weighing, which was part of the team's preparation for upcoming matches. After the festive days, the coach plans to return to the usual training regime to reduce the gained weight.

Preparation of the Ukrainian National Team

At the same time, on the football stage, the Ukrainian team continues to actively prepare for the World Cup qualification. The last match of the Ukrainian national team in the European qualifiers against Iceland ended with a score of 2:0. In this game, the goals were scored by:

• Zubkov in the 83rd minute
• Hutsulyak in the 90+3 minute

The Ukrainian national team has already completed the first stage of the qualification and is now preparing for the match against the Swedish national team, which will take place on March 26, 2026. The final match for Ukraine is scheduled against the winner of the Poland – Albania pair.

These events highlight the importance of preparation in professional sports, where even holiday weekends can impact the physical condition of both the coach and the players. Guardiola, as a coach, realizes the necessity to return to training mode, which demonstrates his responsibility for the team's results. At the same time, the successes of the Ukrainian national team in the World Cup qualification show progress in the development of football in the country and a focus on achieving international goals.