Guardiola Admits: 'I'm Not Good Enough' After Manchester Derby Defeat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded his shortcomings following a 2-1 loss to Manchester United, marking the team's eighth defeat in eleven matches. Guardiola took full responsibility for the ongoing crisis, acknowledging his inability to find solutions.
In a candid admission after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, manager Pep Guardiola shouldered the blame for his team's poor performance. This loss in the Manchester Derby signifies City's eighth defeat in their last eleven games, a stark contrast to their previous dominance. Guardiola stated, 'I don't have a defense. I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough. I have to find a solution and I don't find a solution. It is as simple as that. I am not doing well, that is the truth.'
City initially led the match with a goal from Joško Gvardiol, but late errors, including a penalty conceded by Matheus Nunes, allowed United to overturn the lead with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo. Guardiola dismissed attributing the decline to external factors, emphasizing the need for internal solutions: 'We have to win that game because apart from Bruno Fernandes (with a ... .'
Despite recently extending his contract, Guardiola acknowledged the mounting pressure: 'I am sitting here in this press ... .' He remains committed to reversing the team's fortunes, stating, 'I'm here to try and will try ... .'