Pep Guardiola, Manchester City | Sarcastic Guardiola: – If Erling scores three, I have to have the cameras on me

Both Erling Braut Haaland and Manchester City had to endure criticism after the weekend’s 0-0 match against title rivals Arsenal.

On Tuesday, manager Josep Guardiola gave a press conference before the meeting with Aston Villa this week.

There he was asked, among other things, the way he “coaches” and talks to the players during the matches.

Often the cameras pick up heated discussions between the Spaniard and his stars in the heat of the match.

Guardiola chose to respond sarcastically to the question that came during the press conference.

– I need the cameras to be able to fall asleep satisfied at night. I always try to criticize the players there and I always let them know how bad they are. Especially if Erling scores three goals, then I have to have the cameras on me, he answers sourly.

Guardiola has several times been caught up in discussions with the Norwegian striker.

However, Haaland is not the only one who receives instructions from the boss during the matches. During the match against Arsenal, it was star Jack Grealish who had to endure some serious words from the Manchester City boss out on the pitch.

The heated discussion between them received a lot of attention after the match and the incident is probably the reason why Guardiola was asked exactly this question at Tuesday’s press conference.

At the press conference, Guardiola was also able to say that both Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Ederson must sit out the match against Aston Villa. Defensive champion John Stones is also uncertain about the match, the Spaniard could reveal in front of the press corps.