Why do you suspect me? My knees hurt! Man City monster striker controversially denied entry to Real Madrid, Guardiola's angry counterattack
Feb 23, 2025
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The British media Mirror reported on the 23rd (Korean time) 'Guardiola hit back Jamie Carragher's claim against Elling Holan'
Manchester City lost 1-3 in the second round of the European Champions League (UCL) knockout playoff (PO) round of 16 against Real Madrid (Spain) in the 2024-2025 season at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain on the 20th. Manchester City ended the challenge with a three-to-six total loss in the first and second games. Manchester City suffered a shock come-from-behind defeat of 2-3 in the first game at home on the 12th.
There were variables in the game on that day. It was Holan's physical condition. Holan was injured in the 2024-2025 English Premier League (EPL) home game against Newcastle at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 16th. During the ball match with his opponent, Holan grabbed his knee and collapsed. The game was immediately suspended. Holan was no longer able to play. Eventually limping back to the bench.
Holan has 19 goals-3 assists in 25 league games this season. He is playing the main gun of the team. He also scored two goals alone in the first PO match against Real Madrid. However, Holan did not make an appearance in the second match against Real Madrid. He was listed on the roster, but failed to get on the ground in the end.
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Guardiola said "Did Carragher say that? Oh, my God. I don't know why it's so questionable. Did Holan say he didn't want to play? It's not true. Holan is crazy about the game. I couldn't play because I had a problem with my knee."
Manchester City will play an EPL match against Liverpool at home on the 24th. Guardiola said, `I don't know if I will play in Holan or not. It's better to have Holan in the stadium. With him, we're stronger on the field."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
