Guardiola shrugs off scratch with joke however later points clarification on self-harming

November 27 – Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has launched an announcement after stating he “wished to hurt [himself]” following one more Poor end result versus Feyenoord within the Champions League on Tuesday night time.

Metropolis surrendered a 3-0 result in the Dutch facet in simply 12 minutes on the Etihad, because the membership’s on-pitch woes stretch to 6 with out a win.

Returning to the press convention room post-match, Pep Guardiola had gained various facial marks since being seen within the dugout minutes earlier than, notably a bleeding pink scratch on the Spaniard’s nostril.

Requested by a reporter concerning the reduce, Guardiola defined: “Yeah, my finger, my nail.” He then carried out a downward movement to point out how he sustained the damage, earlier than including with a smile: “I wish to hurt myself.”

Later Guardiola has moved to make clear his remarks.

“I used to be caught off guard with a query on the finish of a press convention final night time a few scratch which had appeared on my face and defined {that a} sharp fingernail had by chance brought on this,” an announcement posted on his X profile learn.

“My reply was under no circumstances supposed to make gentle of the very critical situation of self-harm.

“I do know that many individuals wrestle with psychological well being points day-after-day, and I want to take this second to focus on one of many methods in folks can search assist, by calling the Samaritans hotline on 116 123 or emailing gro.s1732772999natir1732772999amas@1732772999oj1732772999.”

Pep’s Manchester Metropolis journey to Anfield on Sunday as they face leaders Liverpool within the Premier League, who’re helmed by former Feyenoord boss Arne Slot.

A loss to the Reds this weekend would trigger the Premier League holders to fall 11 factors adrift of the highest spot – a scenario that could be unrecoverable for Guardiola’s workforce. Although earlier seasons have taught the lesson that if anybody can shut that hole, he can.

Contact the author of this story, Harry Ewing, at moc.l1732772999labto1732772999ofdlr1732772999owedi1732772999sni@g1732772999niwe.1732772999yrrah1732772999