Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola  admits  his outbursts in the dressing room with Phil Foden was due to emotional struggle to keep up with pressure 

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola  admits  his outbursts in the dressing room with Phil Foden was due to emotional struggle to keep up with pressure

 

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he is not proud of his emotional outbursts in the dressing room, acknowledging his struggle to keep his composure in high-pressure moments.

 

Guardiola’s fiery side is showcased in the upcoming documentary Together: 4-In-A-Row, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at City’s historic pursuit of their fourth consecutive Premier League title. In one clip, the 53-year-old passionately addresses his team, exclaiming, “That’s why no one has done four Premier Leagues in a row! Because it’s so difficult!”

 

The documentary highlights several moments when Guardiola’s frustrations boiled over, including matches against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. Notable incidents include Rodri’s red card against Forest and Phil Foden conceding a late penalty against Palace, both of which left Guardiola visibly upset.

 

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Reflecting on his reactions, Guardiola admitted:

“I’m not proud of my behavior sometimes, especially after games when emotions run high, and I let my anger affect the players. I’m human and make mistakes, but I don’t like reacting that way. Being down to 10 men or conceding unnecessary penalties makes it hard to stay calm.”

 

Despite his intense approach, Guardiola’s passion and drive remain integral to his success, as City aim to continue their dominance in English football.

 

 

what really happened

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola lambasted star man Phil Foden for his ‘unacceptable mistake’ in the 2023/24 Premier League season and a brief snippet from the club’s new documentary, particularly of the Catalan’s X-rated rant, has emerged.

 

Guardiola, who has reportedly agreed a one-year extension with his contract now set to expire in June 2026, is well-known as a hot-headed boss, capable of turning in an instance as a means of getting his message/instructions across to his players.

 

And in a teaser for the reigning Premier League champions’ documentary, named ‘Together: 4-In-A-Row’, viewers have been given an insight into Guardiola’s dressing room with a rant directed towards last season’s Premier League Player of the Year, Foden.

 

Giving Stockport-born Foden – who conceded a last-minute penalty against Crystal Palace in December 2023 – a fierce telling-off after their 2-2 draw with the capital club, leaving them three points behind table-topping Liverpool, Guardiola roared:

 

“Phil, in the f***ing 18-yard box, you do not punch the opponent. It’s unacceptable, Phil Foden, unacceptable.”

 

He continued by addressing the whole squad and their lack of application: “You are not boys, you are not teenagers. Did I say something when you dropped points against Tottenham and Liverpool, did I say something? Did I blame you?”

 

The rest of the harangue is practically inaudible due to the unload of swearing and Guardiola failing to get his message across thanks to his overwhelming feeling of anger. Watch the full rant below:

 

On his tendency to give dressing room-based tirades, the 53-year-old – considered to be one of the best managers of the 21st century – has insisted he is now proud of losing his head and passing his emotions on to his players.

 

“I’m not really proud sometimes, most of the time right after the game, when I’m angry with my emotions, I pass it on to the players.”

 

Referencing his post-match expletive scolding of Foden, Guardiola suggested that he is merely a human being who makes mistakes but reiterated his point that the 24-year-old magician was at fault.

 

“I am a human being; I make mistakes, but I don’t like that,” the serial winner stated. “In that moment, 10 men down and then giving away an unnecessary penalty, sometimes I cannot control myself either.”

 

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