In this video
- Asked for team news, Guardiola said Rodri and a second player are not available for tomorrow. Asked when Rodri will be back, he said he is not sure, but not long, and they will wait a little to be sure.
- Asked about the frustration after the Newcastle game, Guardiola said it is immediately forgotten. A win tomorrow and one more point would already qualify them for the next round, and that is why tomorrow is important.
- Asked about his 100th Champions League game in charge of City, Guardiola said he realises he is getting old again. It means they have been there every season, and the 2023 win will be the highlight, he guesses.
- Asked whether any matches still keep him up at night, Guardiola said there were more disappointments. They went out on small margins, last minutes and decisions they cannot control.
- Asked whether it worries him that a young player on loan at Leverkusen is not playing much, Guardiola said they always love loan players to play a lot. He has not spoken with him; his agent will know, he said.
“I love it. I'm an emotional guy and I love to talk…”
- Asked about the incident with a cameraman, Guardiola said he feels embarrassed and ashamed when he sees it, and apologised after one second. He is not a perfect person, he said, but he defends his team and his club.
- Asked whether City could get 98 points, Guardiola said losing four games in 12 means they have to improve a lot. He never talks about quadruples in November or December, and this will not be an exception.
Pep Guardiola appeared emotionally charged in his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
Man City boss addressed team news, confirming that Rodri and Kovacic will miss the game, but emphasized the importance of bouncing back after a frustrating Premier League draw.
When asked about his emotional confrontation and post-match moment with Bruno Guimarães, Pep didn’t hold back publicly apologizing and saying he felt embarrassed and ashamed after watching the footage.
He also reflected on his 100th UCL game with City revealing more disappointment than joy in their European journey despite past success.
From defending players to owning up to mistakes Guardiola’s character shines through in one of his most open pressers yet.
