""We have eight days until we go to Liverpool to play against Everton. They can do whatever they want. If they want to travel to wherever, they are completely free. As long as they arrive back on Wednesday afternoon for training.""
""I've learned in this country, as many days off [as you can have], the team plays better. Managers believe as much as you train, you play better, but I'm completely the opposite.""
""You have to train, of course, but you also have to arrive fresh in the moment of the game. I've learned that. In the beginning, I trained a lot, but now it's home and quality time.""
Pep Guardiola encourages Manchester City players to utilize their break effectively before facing Everton. City recently secured a 2-1 victory against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. They will compete against Chelsea in the final on May 16 and are pursuing a seventh Premier League title, trailing Arsenal by three points with a game in hand. Guardiola believes in the value of rest, stating that players should return fresh for training and matches, contrasting with the common belief that more training leads to better performance.
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