Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola jokingly claimed he wanted to “harm himself” after reporters noticed scratches on his face.
Man City’s struggles continued on Tuesday as their winless streak extended against Feyenoord.
Despite taking a commanding 3-0 lead, the Premier League champions collapsed in the final 15 minutes, settling for a disappointing draw.
During his post-match interview, Pep Guardiola appeared with a cut on his nose and marks on his head.
When asked about the injuries, he explained they were self-inflicted by accident but humorously quipped about wanting to hurt himself. Guardiola said: “My finger, here [points to nose]. My nail. I want to harm myself.”
A member of the media tried to console Guardiola, saying as he exited the press conference: “It will be okay.”
Guardiola added: “Three episodes didn’t allow us to win, what we needed.
“For many, many reasons, not just for the terms of qualification and get the points to go through. Other reasons.
“It’s what it is. So difficult to swallow right now.
“The game was good. We scored three, we could have scored more, we do everything but at the end, we give away especially the first one and after we are not stable enough to do it.
“It’s not about not running, no commitment, nothing like that but in football, you have to do it in certain moments. The second goal, the second post, touch the post. Improve, what can you do? So rest one or two days and prepare for Anfield.”
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