Pep Guardiola was seen suffering from scratches on his head again after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to local rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
The Spaniard made headlines in November when he appeared at a press conference with scratches on his face and head after City squandered a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League.
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anxiety, Guardiola said “I want to hurt myself,” he said when reporters asked him about his injuries.
Guardiola later apologized for his comments and issued a statement regarding it X Insisting that he never meant to belittle self-harm.
“I was surprised by a question at the end of last night's press conference about the scratch on my face, and he explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused it,” Guardiola wrote.
“My answer was in no way intended to highlight the very serious issue of self-harm.
“I know that many people struggle with mental health problems every day, and I would like to take this moment to highlight one way people can seek help, by calling the Samaritans hotline on 116 123 or emailing @jo samaritans.org.”
Manchester City's results have not improved since then, with their latest setback seeing them concede two goals in two minutes Lost 2-1 at home to rival Manchester United.
The defending champions have now won just one of their last 11 games in all competitions, and the pressure may be getting to Guardiola, who was once again spotted with scratches on his head.
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Pep Guardiola: I'm not good enough
Guardiola was asked how City's form would change after Sunday's game, but the manager worryingly stated that he was “not good enough” and “not in good shape” under pressure.
“All I have to do is keep working,” Guardiola said. “I'm the president, the coach and I'm not good enough. It's that simple.” Sky Sports).
“I have to find a way to talk to them, coach them the way we have to play, press, build, and I'm not good enough, I'm not doing a good job, that's the truth.
“It happens, it's football, move forward.”
