Thu Nov 28 02:31:04 UTC 2024: ## Guardiola Clarifies “Self-Harm” Remark After City’s Shocking Draw
**Manchester, England** – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a clarification Wednesday regarding a comment he made following his team’s stunning 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League. After the match, which saw City throw away a three-goal lead in the final 15 minutes, Guardiola jokingly said he “wanted to harm himself,” a remark that sparked concern.
The comment came after questions about a cut on his nose and scratches on his head, which he attributed to an accidental injury from his own fingernail. Guardiola has since emphasized that his words were not meant to trivialize the serious issue of self-harm and expressed sympathy for those struggling with mental health issues. He provided links to mental health resources in the UK.
The draw against Feyenoord capped off a disastrous run for Guardiola, marking his worst winless streak in his managerial career – five consecutive losses across all competitions before the draw. Opta statistics confirmed that no Champions League team had ever lost a three-goal lead after the 75th minute and failed to win the match. This follows a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham over the weekend.
City’s next match is against Liverpool at Anfield. A loss would leave them 11 points behind Liverpool after just 13 games in the Premier League.
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