Guardiola clarifies his words about his scratches: “I in no way intended to downplay their significance”

Pep Guardiola apologized for the words he said at a press conference after being asked where They mentioned the scratches on his head and he joked that it was self-harm.. Some words that he admits “caught him off guard” and which In no way did I want to trivialize a mental health issue that affects so many people.as he admitted on his social networks.

My response in no way minimized the seriousness of the problem of self-harm.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach

“Last night, at the end of the press conference, I was caught off guard by the scratch question. that it appeared on my face, and I explained that it was accidentally caused by a sharp nail. My response in no way minimized the seriousness of the problem of self-harm.. I know many people struggle with mental health issues every day, and I’d 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,” the Manchester City manager said in a statement.

Words he apologized for

After the score was 3:3 against Feyenoord, despite winning 3:0 in the 74th minute, he came out to talk to the press with a scratched head.. An image that didn’t take long to go viral and later emerged to provide an explanation in the face of everyone’s confusion: “With fingers, nails… I want to hurt myself.” he said wryly, to downplay the image he had created. All this after a game that left them in 15th place with just 8 points and in the play-off positions.