Scratched face
Guardiola apologizes for injury comment
"I wanted to hurt myself": Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola's not-quite-first-meant answer to a reporter's question on Tuesday caused quite a stir - and has now led to an apology from the star coach.
"My answer was in no way intended to trivialize the very serious matter of self-harm. I know that many people struggle with mental health problems," Guardiola wrote on social media on Wednesday, referring to a help hotline run by the English Samaritans.
Gallows humor after reporter's question
What had happened? After the bitter 3:3 in the Champions League against Feyenoord Rotterdam - City had led 3:0 until the 75th minute - Guardiola was asked at the press conference what all the scratches on his face were about. The Spaniard responded with gallows humor and grinned: "I wanted to hurt myself."
The "Citizens" have been on the rocks for weeks. The 2023 champions remain in mid-table in the Champions League and are in danger of missing out on direct qualification for the round of 16. After the sixth game without a win in a row (five defeats), there were whistles and boos.
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