The Manchester City manager made a surprising admission to the press this week.
If he can sometimes prick stars who walk on water to calm the ambient enthusiasm, Pep Guardiola is used to washing his dirty laundry in the family, especially when it comes to reproaching the one of his players in difficulty. However, this is what the Catalan did with midfielder Kalvin Philipps.
The England international arrived at Manchester City with the status of a rising star in world football after his successful Euro with his selection, but he never confirmed his promises. Relegated to the bench, when he was not in the stands, Kalvin Philipps finally left to seek playing time at West Ham, where he was loaned this winter.
Guardiola: “I apologize to him”
Kalvin Philipps doesn’t really have good memories of his collaboration with Pep Guardiola. The midfielder was hurt that his coach could publicly criticize his weight. A departure from the road in the operating mode of Guardiola, who offered his sincere apologies to the player.
“ I’m sorry, said Pep Guardiola. Apologizing once every eight years isn’t bad. But I’m really sorry. I apologize to him. Really. I am really sorry“, concluded the former Barça coach, who indicated that he wanted to explain with Kalvin Philipps in private to burst the abscess.
