Manchester City fumbled their lead against Feyenoord during the 5th matchday of the Champions League, blowing a three-goal advantage in just 14 minutes and marking yet another negative milestone in Pep Guardiola’s coaching career.
The Catalan coach’s appearance at the post-match press conference—with a scratched head and a visibly injured nose—prompted a journalist to ask about the cause of his wounds.
“I did it with my finger and nail, yes, I want to hurt myself,” Guardiola replied before standing up, smiling, and bidding the reporters goodnight.
Despite his lighthearted explanation, rumors quickly spread on social media. Fans speculated that after five consecutive defeats and a draw, some sort of altercation may have taken place in the locker room.
One fan joked, “Why does Pep Guardiola look like he was locked in a cage with a tiger for 20 minutes?” Another asked, “What happened to Pep Guardiola in the locker room?”