Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he can understand Jurgen Klopp's criticism of the new Club World Cup format, which he admits could "destroy" his players at some point in the 2025/26 season.

Former Liverpool manager Klopp said recently that it was a "pointless" tournament and called it the "worst idea ever implemented in football".

"We fought a lot in England, and also when we went to UEFA meetings, and especially when we discussed the Premier League calendar, and how to add more quality to it.



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While Liverpool has a free summer, with pre-season beginning a week tomorrow, by which time Manchester City could still have two Club World Cup games remaining, Guardiola's side is still having to perform.

At some point next season, it seems inevitable that will catch up with the players.

"I try not to think about it, otherwise I would get too anxious," Guardiola added.

Let’s see what happens after the final, we can rest and take the time that the Premier League has allowed us to rest and then we will see.

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You need a rest mentally sometimes, you can recover and then we will see when we come back."

Liverpool.com says: Both the Reds and Arsenal will have an advantage over Manchester City at some point next season in terms of tiredness

The question, really, is whether that happens earlier or later in the season, and who gets the momentum needed to win the Premier League title at the right time
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