Man City boss explains drama after responding to media reports claiming he harmed himself, leaving a scar on his face
- Pep Guardiola insists he did not mean to joke about self-harm
- Man City took a 3-0 lead over Feyenoord Rotterdam but were held to a 3-3 draw.
- Last week, Guardiola agreed a contract extension with Man City until 2027.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists he did not mean to joke about self-harm. After speaking after Tuesday night’s Champions League game.
“I was caught off guard by the question about the nail marks on my face towards the end of the interview last night and explained that the cut was because my nails were sharp,” Guardiola explained on social media.
“My answer is not intended to make a point or to make self-harm seem trivial or pointless.”
“I know people who are struggling with mental health issues every day, and I have a way to help if anyone needs advice on this issue.”
Manchester City took a 3-0 lead over Feyenoord Rotterdam. But were held to a 3-3 draw, meaning the Citizens are now without a win in six games. After the ยูฟ่าเบท game. The 53-year-old was asked about the claw marks on his face.
However, Guardiola’s interview was met with criticism, prompting him to release a statement to clarify and insist that he did not take the self-harming incident lightly.
Last week, Guardiola agreed a new contract with Manchester City until 2027. Which will keep him at the club for more than a decade.