Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has apologised for suggesting he needed to harm himself after his facet threw away a three-goal lead towards Feyenoord within the Champions League on Tuesday.
Guardiola sat down at a information convention after the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord with a lower on his nostril in addition to some scratches throughout the highest of his bald head.
Requested about these marks, Guardiola stated: “Yeah, my finger. Right here,” as he carried out a fast downward movement alongside his nostril. “My nail.”
Then he added with a smile: “I need to hurt myself.”
On Wednesday, Guardiola stated he was sorry for these feedback in a put up on X.
“I used to be caught off guard with a query on the finish of a press convention final night time a couple of scratch which had appeared on my face and defined {that a} sharp fingernail had by accident brought on this,” he stated.
“My reply was on no account supposed to make gentle of the very critical concern of self hurt.
“I do know that many individuals battle with psychological well being points each day, and I want to take this second to focus on one of many methods in individuals can search assist, by calling the Samaritans hotline on 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org.”
Guardiola is enduring the worst run of his managerial profession, with Metropolis having misplaced 5 straight video games in all competitions for the primary time earlier than the implosion towards Feyenoord.
No workforce within the Champions League had ever misplaced a three-goal lead as late because the seventy fifth minute and did not win the sport, stats provider Opta stated.
The state of affairs may but worsen for Metropolis, who had been humiliated in a 4-0 dwelling loss to Tottenham on Saturday. Their subsequent recreation is a visit to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
Data from the Related Press contributed to this report.
