His Manchester City side's current malaise continued on Wednesday as they were beaten 2-0 by Juventus to leave their progress to the Champions League knockouts far from certain.
But the result's place in their recent run of form makes for alarming reading.
The latest defeat means they have managed just one win in their last 10 games, losing seven games during that run.
It would be foolish to write them out of anything at this stage of the season, but Guardiola knows he needs to find a way to end this poor run of form sooner rather than later.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said on TNT Sports: "I think we are still going to be surprised given what they have done in recent years.
"They have been a formidable team, they won four Premier Leagues on the bounce, they have a history of being very successful.
"But we just have not seen a Pep Guardiola side in general ever be this bad. He has to find a way of galvanising this team and reinstalling some form and confidence.
"They are under real pressure now."
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City find themselves in uncharted waters, with their recent slump raising serious concerns. The 2-0 loss to Juventus, coming on the back of just one win in their last 10 matches, underscores how difficult their current situation is. It's rare to see a Guardiola side struggling like this, especially given their recent dominance in the Premier League and Europe.
The alarming number of losses—seven in those 10 games—suggests that something isn't clicking, either tactically or in terms of player performance. Guardiola's ability to navigate through this difficult patch will be crucial for City to recover their form and get back on track for both their Champions League and domestic ambitions.
Rio Ferdinand's comments reflect the disbelief many have over City's sudden downturn. Guardiola’s usual magic with motivating and organizing his team has seemed to fall short recently, and he now faces a real test of his managerial skill. The pressure will continue to mount, as City cannot afford to keep dropping points, especially with the stakes in the Champions League growing higher.
Guardiola will likely need to make some adjustments, whether in his tactics, team selections, or how he motivates his players to regain the confidence that has been so crucial to their success in recent years. With City still having the potential to turn things around, the next few weeks could prove critical in determining whether this slump is just a temporary blip or the start of something more worrying.
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