After Manchester City’s victory against RB Leipzig (6-3) on Wednesday, Josep Guardiola pointed out the low attendance at the Etihad Stadium for this Champions League match. The supporters did not like it.
Manchester City coach Josep Guardiola.
Manchester City put on the show. For its entry into the Champions League on Wednesday, the Mancunian club offered a spectacular match in their victory against RB Leipzig (6-3). Despite this success, Josep Guardiola was a little chafouin during this evening.
During the meeting, the coach of the Citizens had already reprimanded his two players Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish for their defensive replacement. After the final whistle, it was the supporters who were in his sights.
Guardiola wants more fans at the stadium
I would like more people to come on Saturday. We will be tired. Southampton is very dangerous. I invite all the people to come 3 p.m. to see our game , said Guardiola, regretting having played in front of 38,000 people while the Etihad Stadium can accommodate 55,000.
And as much to say that the words of the Catalan did not go very well with some supporters, who took this as an unjustified criticism. What he said surprised me , regretted Kevin Parker, general secretary of the group of supporters, in remarks reported by Sky Sports.
The supporters did not understand
The words of the former FC Barcelona coach were all the more surprised as the Etihad Stadium was almost full in the last two home games against Norwich (51,437) and Arsenal (52,276) in the Premier League. Obviously he prefers to be sold out, but I don’t see why he doubts the stadium will be full against Southampton on Saturday. It’s a different context , recalls Parker.
He does not understand the difficulties some people can have in getting to an Etihad game on a Wednesday evening at 8 p.m., he continues. Some have to take care of their children, others may not have the means to afford it. And then there are still the Covid issues. I don’t understand why he says that.
He should stick to his coaching job
Despite his respect for the Catalan, Parker invites Guardiola to focus on his main role at the club. He’s the best coach in the world but, without wanting to offend him, I think he should stick to his coaching job. This beautiful evening was ruined because people talk more about Pep’s words than about the team’s great performance. To question the support, as it does, is disappointing and unwarranted.
It will therefore be necessary to observe closely the reception that the Mancunian supporters will reserve Guardiola on Saturday against the Saints. Regarding the athlete, the Skyblues will try to clinch a third consecutive success in the league. Defeated by Tottenham (0-1), Manchester City reacted to Norwich (5-0), Arsenal (5-0) and Leicester (1-0). The reigning English champion occupies 5th place in the standings, one point behind a quartet made up of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Everton.
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