88 minutes 90 minutes, 2 goals in 116 seconds → It's getting worse and worse with unbelievable upset coach Pep

Dec 16, 2024

"It's because I didn't do well enough. It's getting worse."

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, put the blame on himself after a 1-2 home defeat against Manchester United at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 16th (Korea time).

Manchester City went ahead with Gvardiol scoring the first goal in the 36th minute of the first half, but collapsed by giving Bruno Fernandes an equalizer in the 43rd minute of the second half and a reverse goal to Diallo in the 45th minute of the second half. After a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on the 8th and a 0-2 defeat against Juventus in the European Champions League on the 12th, he lost eight games and five in the league this season.

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After the upset, Guardiola said "It's getting worse and worse"'I'm not good enough.'" At the end of the second half, he gave up two goals in 116 seconds, expressing deep regret at the defense that took his own feet.

Guardiola told Sky Sports that `I am a manager and a manager. And I wasn't good enough", he admitted. "It's a simple matter. I won't make excuses. I'm the boss and I haven't found a solution through conversations with the players."

"Man City is a big club, but something went wrong eight times. It was a 3-0 draw with Feyenoord. Do you think it's because of the injury? It's not like that," he said, looking back coldly.

"Football is an emotion. We became more anxious with and without the ball. The worst is the loss of composure and composure. What do I give you? It gives you momentum and confidence. So I told the players many times to relax."

Manchester City have only won one of the last 11 games in the tournament against Nottingham and lost eight. Guardiola said "Unfortunately, this is happening several times this year. We gave a lot of things away"The way we play is not good. It used to be fluid, but now it has suffered for a number of reasons and has taken on a lot of losses."

"Today we put everything in and almost finished the game. Had more ownership in the first half but nothing special. Then he conceded two goals. It's a very difficult situation. "This is what happened today. What can I say. You can't blame this player or that player. It's a tough season " he sighed. "We didn't do our best and we struggled. But it wasn't the toughest defeat in nine years. Champions League defeat is harder. But now, we need a victory to boost the mood."

"It's getting worse. We need to find a solution. So far, no solution has been found and this is the truth," he added.

Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com

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