"I know they [Brentford] are good, they are top, the problem against Leverkusen was not having a father figure on the pitch, Guardiola said. There are players where it is not about their quality; it is about how they lead and about being safe. Some players, because of age or the process are unable to say: It doesn't matter what happens' [be brave]."
"But other players, they make their teammate think: I am safe' and will behave how they do. I have to find that. That is a lesson I learned; that you have to find that balance. But of course there are players with lots of minutes. We travelled to Crystal Palace and three days later we play we don't have much time to recover. I have to, with the physios and doctors, see because the really important game is West Ham [on Saturday]."
Pep Guardiola will make changes for Manchester City's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford while retaining senior leadership on the pitch. He previously made ten changes for the 2-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen, with Nico Gonzalez the only player retained from the 2-1 Newcastle loss. James Trafford will start in goal and players who did not feature in the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace plus some academy players will be used. Guardiola emphasizes the need for a 'father figure' to provide safety and leadership, notes recovery concerns ahead of the important West Ham fixture, and balances rotation with match priorities. Trafford has made six appearances since his £27m move from Burnley.
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