Guardiola's Optimism, Foden's Challenge: City's FA Cup Showdown

0:00On April 3rd, Pep Guardiola is staying optimistic about Roderie sticking with Manchester City, even after offering the 24-ballon-door winner, ACA. Fresh contract, the 29-year-old Spaniard has been key for the team, but Pep gets it if Real Madrid pulls him back home. He made it clear the club once Roderie long-term, calling him an incredible player, yet no one turns down Madrid without thinking twice. If Roderie knocks on the door unhappy, they let him go for the right price. Focusing gears to fill Foden, Pep's pushing the midfielder to bounce back quick after rough international friendlies and less starts at club level. England boss Thomas Tucho even questioned his World Cup spot, but Pep knows the talents there. Foden's got to treat this as a challenge, especially with big chances like the World Cup coming once every four years. Pep's confident he'll rise up, knowing him inside out. Cities refreshed, after the break, hosting Liverpool in the FA Cup this Saturday to chase an eighth straight semi-final run.

1:02Pep's beaming about their streak, from seven semi's to back-to-back finals, proving their dominance without needing a beach vacation to see it.