Guardiola: If you don’t compete for any team, you have to invest more within your ability to win the championship.

. Injuries are inevitable, but don’t just have as many as last season. The players can play and compete, which is my only wish.

How much influence did Pep Linders have on you and the team? I know it's still early, but how does it feel to work with him so far?

has a great impact. We were all very satisfied and I worked with him happily. I worked with Hammer in the past when I was in Rosario, and later I worked with Enzo Maresa, Miguel, and Dom. I am very lucky that there are always great people around me who have taught me a lot, and their advice, knowledge, and insights into daily affairs have inspired me. The same is true for Pep Linders, who brings super vitality, rich knowledge reserves, and very dedicated to his work. He, James, and three others, all joined this season, and we — not just me — were very satisfied, and of course I am very grateful for joining us.

Confirm again, Ederson is fine in health, right? Has it returned to normal? In addition, regarding the transfer window and the expenses of various clubs, including Manchester City, someone said before, "Only Manchester City will spend so much money." Now seeing Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are also spending, do you feel a little "rehabilitation"? Can you lose less criticism? Is this a kind of relief?

Not at all. I know they will target us, but I won't be involved in this argument. Every club does what they think is the best for the team. I know that our net expenses over the past 10 to 11 years are quite considerable, just look at them.

People only see us spending money, but the problem is that spending money is because you are selling players, otherwise you will not be able to invest so continuously. We have been doing a good job in this regard, and you can check it out if you are interested. It is precisely because of doing well that we can maintain sustainable development. Of course, we have to abide by the rules and maintain them. We spent a lot this season because there were special circumstances in the transfer window before the World Cup, and we almost didn't spend much money in the previous season because the team was the champion at that time and the lineup was very stable. The reason for the change later was because there were too many injuries. Every club just needs to follow their own ideas.

Yeah, because we did spend a lot of money, and we also won the game. The truth is, if you want to win, you have to invest within the scope you can bear. The Premier League has more resources than other leagues for many reasons. If they are willing to try it, then wait and see.