Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has noted that only Jude Bellingham can decipher whether he earned a red card for telling referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero to 'F *** off' on Saturday. He also admitted that he exaggerated when evaluating the chances of producing an unlikely comeback against Real Madrid in their play-off from Champions League.
In the weekend, Guardiola had stated that City had only 1% chance to pass Los Blancos, who was short of Santiago Bernabeu at several times. Opposite the song Carlo Ancelotti noted that he felt that Guardiola was lying and the Catalan coach admitted so much.
'You are right, you were right. For the first time I lied against you. We have more opportunities, but after 2-3 in the first stage nobody gave us a chance and now the days pass, you get enthusiasm. It is not a better result, but we can do it. Carlo doesn't have to tell me anything for the game, “he explained to Diario ALS.
Much of the discourse this week in Spain is aimed at referee, after Real Madrid had launched a noisy series of complaints after their 1-1 draw with Osasuna. Something Guardiola did not think their game would have impact.
“I don't think that will influence tomorrow's game. The referee does his best; They are under the research of all over Europe and they want to do well because the entire planet keeps an eye on you. They try to make the right decisions. Sometimes they make mistakes and sometimes not, but I don't think they feel more busy. “
Spanish television and radio are obsessed with the nuance between 'F ** off', for which Bellingham was sent, and the 'F *** You', which the referee has placed in his report, and whether it is offensive or or or or offensive is or not. Guardiola was asked if it was common in the Premier League.
“My English is good, but I have never been able to understand 'F *** off' and 'F *** you'. Give me a few more years in England and then I will come there. There have been insults all my life because football is football. Decisions are made. The problem is not the translation, it is the intention. You have to ask Jude what intention if it is 'F *** you' or 'F *** off'. Because you can say an insult with a big smile and even affectionate. I have read that they are now investigating Munuera … Wow. Leave them in peace. “
Guardiola was also asked about Atletico Madrid Star who signed Julian Alvarez last summer, who was in good shape for Diego Simeone. City and Guardiola are downright criticized because they have allowed him out the door.
“I don't feel responsible for it. The club brought me an extraordinary player. He had decided that he wanted the minutes he had in Atletico. We are happy for the continuity and the goals he scores. He helped us a lot to achieve something unique. This sometimes happens in life. “
“I wanted him to continue, but it was hard to have it. This year he would have played more because of the number of injuries we have had. I know he is happy and it is the most important thing. “
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