Pep Guardiola has addressed the visible cuts and scratches on his head, spotted during and after Manchester City’s dramatic Champions League clash with Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium.The City manager appeared with a cut on his nose and other marks on his head, prompting questions after a chaotic 3-3 draw that saw his team squander a 3-0 lead in the second half.“Yes, it’s my finger here.

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With my nail,” Guardiola said when asked about the injuries, before adding, “I wanted to harm myself,” followed by a laugh.

draw extended a dismal run of form for Manchester City, who had lost five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since 2006 before the game against Feyenoord. It marks the worst streak in Guardiola’s managerial career, with the

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Catalan coach never previously enduring more than three straight losses during his time at City, Bayern Munich, or Barcelona.The pressure is only set to intensify for City, who now prepare for a daunting trip to face Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.Reflecting on the game, Guardiola admitted his team is “fragile,” as Erling Haaland’s brace and Ilkay Gundogan’s goal were undone by Feyenoord’s spirited comeback.

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The Dutch side capitalized on defensive errors from Josko Gvardiol, with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez, and David Hancko delighting their 5,000 traveling supporters.The final whistle was met with boos from some stunned City fans, but Guardiola insisted he understood the reaction.“Last game against Tottenham, 0-4, they were there, the supporters, with applause,” he said. “They are disappointed, of course, we understand it.

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They have done it properly.“People come here not to remember the success of the past. They come here today to see the team win and perform well, and we have to do so.“They support us all the time. When we go away, our fans are amazing. Of course, they are completely right to express what they feel, absolutely.”Guardiola also defended Gvardiol, despite the young defender’s costly mistakes.“He is so young, he will learn.

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It will be a good experience,” Guardiola said. “The way he has played - he was the best player on the pitch, but I will be so wrong if I point specific things for our defeat.“He is young and he will learn. He is a fantastic player, fantastic boy, and now more than ever must be helped.”

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