Manchester City’s shocking 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League has left fans and pundits stunned, but it was manager Pep Guardiola’s bizarre response to a question about a cut on his nose that stole the headlines.
The Spanish tactician arrived at the Etihad Stadium with a nasty cut on his nose, which had worsened by the end of the game with scratches on his head. When quizzed about the injury, Guardiola gave a puzzling response, saying “I cut it with my finger.” He then appeared to joke, “I want to hurt myself.”
The draw marked City’s sixth consecutive game without a win, a streak that has not been seen since Guardiola’s first season in the Premier League eight years ago. The team’s collapse was all the more shocking given their dominant 3-0 lead early in the second half, courtesy of goals from Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan.
However, City’s defense imploded in the final 15 minutes, conceding three goals to allow Feyenoord to snatch a dramatic draw. The result has raised questions about City’s title aspirations and Guardiola’s ability to motivate his team.
