Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shocked the media and fans when he said I wanted to hurt myself’ in the post match press conference. The post came after the current English Premier League champions played a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. The Manchester City manager gave the statement when he was asked about the scratch marks on his forehead. Pep Guardiola released a statement on his official Instagram handle and gave a clarification on the issue.

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The Manchester City manager stated that he didn’t want to ‘make light of a very serious issue’ and made such a reply after he was very tired after having a very long day at the office. He said, “I was caught off guard with a question at the end of a press conference last night about a scratch which had appeared on my face and explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused this.”

My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm. I know that many people struggle with mental health issues every day, and I would like to take this moment to highlight one of the ways in people can seek help, by calling the Samaritans hotline on 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org“, He added.

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Pep Guardiola looked very frustrated throughout the UEFA Champions League match against Feyenoord. At the end of the match, the crowd booed following the draw against Feyenoord. The current EPL champions have slipped to the 15th spot in the 36 team table of the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City will be facing table toppers Liverpool at the Anfield Stadium in a crucial match on Sunday.