`It's a joke. I don't care.' Pep, who has regained his role as a big player, forgives Liverpool slot coach's over-the-top joke
Dec 05, 2024
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There's something you shouldn't say, no matter how much it's a joke. The fine line between jokes and slander exists everywhere. If you cross that 'line' then it's no longer a joke. As soon as this line is crossed, the statement turns into a starting point for a dispute, not a joke that makes you laugh.
Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool in the English Premier League (EPL), made remarks that crossed this boundary. Joking referring to the 115 alleged breaches of regulations Manchester City are facing.
How many times did he realize that he had crossed the line slightly himself, adding "It was a joke" But the horse has already left its mouth. Even if Manchester City and Pep Guardiola get angry, they have nothing to say.
However, no mishap took place. Guardiola didn't react immediately, but stayed silent and tempered. Then he forgave the slot manager.
The British Daily Star said on the 5th (Korea time) that Guardiola broke his silence and commented on the joke that Liverpool slot coach made about the 115 Man City charges," he reported.
Manchester City, which won the EPL's first championship for four consecutive seasons until last season, is struggling quite a bit this season. A series of injuries to key players is a key factor. In the end, Manchester City faced a humiliating result of their last five consecutive defeats.
Manchester City manager Guardiola was deeply agitated by this result. In the end, he even showed abnormal behavior, such as scratching his face with his fingernails during the game.
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Liverpool won 2-0. It was a game that knocked Manchester City to five consecutive losses. Inebriated by the victory, the slot manager joked over the line. Liverpool's flagship goaltender Mohamed Salah, whose contract expires in June next year, made a strange joke when reporters said the 13th round home game against Manchester City could be his last match against Manchester City.
"Maybe Salah doesn't expect Man City to remain in the EPL next season because he knows more about Man City's 115 alleged violations," the slot manager said. Even if Salah remains in Liverpool, Man City will be kicked out of the EPL, so this game could be the last match.
In response to a question about the situation in which Salah could leave for the new team when his contract with Liverpool expires, the slot manager rather joked Manchester City's situation.
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In any case, Guardiola may be angry. This is because the slot manager made it a joke that the team could be demoted in the midst of the last five consecutive losses.
Immediately after the remarks, Guardiola was silent. He looked angry.
As time passed and the anger was relieved, Guardiola opened his mouth. Just ahead of the 14th round of the EPL against Nottingham City on the 5th "It was just a joke. The slot manager joked" and let it go cool. He seemed to regain his composure. Perhaps due to the regression, Manchester City defeated Nottingham City 3-0 in the match and succeeded in escaping a losing streak.
wman@sportschosun.com
