[BBC] Pep: "Overeat on Christmas and you're benched"

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Pep Guardiola has stated that he will weigh Manchester City players as soon as they return from their Christmas break to see if they are fit to play against Nottingham Forest on the 27th. Guardiola mentioned that he weighed the entire squad before last Saturday's match against West Ham and everyone passed the threshold. He said he plans to measure them again when they return next week.

"I'll see what kind of condition the players are in after 3 days off. They are allowed to eat on Christmas, but I want some degree of control."

"That's why I will personally supervise the weigh-in when training resumes on the 25th. Because players might come back having gained weight."

"If a player is in perfect condition now but returns 3kg heavier, he won't be traveling to Nottingham; he'll be staying in Manchester."

"Of course, it's important to spend the Christmas period well with family. That's something I've learned since coming to England. You have to give them as much time off as possible when you can."

"Because the schedule is so busy, players need time to forget about work for a bit. That's the only way they can return in good condition."