After the game, Guardiola expressed his admiration for O'Reilly's aggressive playing style, which was supported by his teammates, including Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden.

Guardiola noted that O'Reilly's performance was impressive, especially in his ability to compete with Salah, who is considered one of the best wingers in the world.

Guardiola also highlighted O'Reilly's progress, stating that he had made a significant step up in his game and had proven himself against top-level opponents.

Guardiola praised O'Reilly's intensity in duels and his ability to compete with the best players, crediting Thomas Tuchel, O'Reilly's national team coach, for recognizing his talent and potential.

Overall, Guardiola was pleased with O'Reilly's performance and the team's overall display against Liverpool.