Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side has hit an unexpected slump, enduring five consecutive losses across all competitions. The pressure on the Spanish manager reached new heights when City faced Feyenoord in their latest Champions League encounter, holding a 3-0 lead, only to see it slip away. The game ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, leaving City fans in disbelief.
The shocking collapse on the field seemed to weigh heavily on Guardiola, who was seen with visible scratches across his face after the match. In an astonishing revelation, he admitted to causing the injuries himself, stating he did it to remain focused amid the chaos. Guardiola explained that watching his team crumble so easily made him feel desperate and frustrated. “The team is fragile mentally,” he said. “We lack a vocal leader, someone who can rally the squad. We look weak, so light.”
This draw marked the first time in Guardiola’s storied managerial career that he had ever let a 3-0 lead slip away. While the losing streak has technically ended, the nightmare continues. The question now looms: Can Guardiola fix his side’s mentality issues and steer Manchester City back to winning ways, or is this a sign of deeper problems within the squad? Only time will tell.