Manchester City s summer window is brewing a big cleaning, and the bloated lineup is facing a cruel reorganization

Guardiola will not resign. Even if Manchester City cannot obtain key points to ensure qualifying for the 15th consecutive Champions League season this Sunday, the coach will not choose to leave the worst record in his coaching career. Even though he used exaggerated words on Tuesday to claim that "if the roster size does not shrink, consider leaving", those familiar with Guardiola's style understand that what he really complains about is overstaffing rather than insufficient.

This summer, the Etihad Stadium will surely usher in a farewell moment. Facing the huge lineup of 26ers (except for injured Stones and suspended Kovacic), Guardiola has begun to prepare for a major cleaning. "In the past three weeks or a month, four or five or six players have stayed at the base in each game," he admitted, "This situation is not healthy for anyone, especially for the players themselves, the club and me. The management fully agrees with me and we will find the best solution. "

Although Calvin Phillips and others who return on loan will expand their roster, Belgian midfielder De Bruyne has made a foregone conclusion to leave. If Manchester City plans to introduce three new players, eight players, including Phillips, may need to be cleaned up. On the tactical level, finding creative midfielders for De Bruyne's replacement, a full-time right-back who may replace Walker (even if the veteran stays in the team, he still needs to reserve due to age), and a left-back reinforcement depending on Guvadior's positioning will all become key decisions.

Guardiola emphasized that the layoff process will remain professional: "It will not be embarrassing as long as you communicate honestly. The club will talk directly with the agents and players. " The cleaning targets will be concentrated in marginal players and redundant positions. Front ace Haaland is as stable as Tarzan with his nine-year long and 30 goals, while midfielder Rodri secures his position due to his Golden Ball-level performance and irreplaceable nature. The

defense line has become the focus of adjustment. Among the seven central defenders, Dias and Gwadior have a stable position, while Stones, Akk and Akanji, three thirty-year-old veterans, may face trade-offs due to injury history and age factors. The winger group is also crowded, Bernardo Silva and winter new player Marmush are indispensable, and Foden is in urgent need of returning to the peak, which puts seven wingers including Gallish, Doku, and McAtti in fierce competition. In terms of midfield, Rodri's return, the arrival of new aid Nico Gonzalez, and the trend of Silva's possible move to the middle will squeeze the space for players such as Nunes. Multifunctional players Rico Lewis and O'Reilly are eager for a core position but the prospects are unknown. Although veteran Gundogan has been renewed, there is still suspense whether the decline in form will lead to his departure.

Finally, a special case of voluntary departure may appear. Ederson's transfer will force the club to find a new goalkeeper, but this situation is still a minority. Guardiola's philosophy of building a team always emphasizes quality rather than quantity. Simplifying the lineup and ensuring efficient operation of each position is the password for success. "I will never allow players to accompany their families on game day rather than go with the team," this loud statement indicates that the Manchester City locker room is about to usher in cruel and necessary changes.