Pep Guardiola was left fuming after Manchester City’s humiliating 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. The Catalan coach couldn’t hide his frustration, stating that his team has “never lived in this kind of situation” and is “fragile defensively”.
Manchester City has now lost five games in a row, a slump that has left them reeling. Guardiola acknowledged that his team is struggling to cope with the pressure, saying, “We have to accept the reality. We are not playing well, we are not winning games. We have to stand up and try to do better.”
However, Guardiola’s excuses for the loss didn’t sit well with fans. He cited that the players came back late from international duty and that the team is struggling without Rodri, who is out injured. Fans took to social media to express their discontent, calling out Guardiola for not taking responsibility for the loss.
One fan tweeted, “Same old excuses from Pep! Time for him to take responsibility and sort out this mess!” Another fan added, “Pep’s got to go! He’s lost the plot and can’t get the team out of this slump!”
The loss to Tottenham has put Manchester City in a tough spot, and they now face a crucial game against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. A win is essential to boost morale and get their season back on track. However, with Liverpool looming next weekend, Guardiola knows his team needs to shape up fast.
“We have to put this behind us and focus on the next game,” Guardiola said. “We have to be strong and united. We can’t afford to feel sorry for ourselves. We have to go out there and give it everything we’ve got.”
