Jermaine Jenas says Pep Guardiola was ‘shouting’ at 23-year-old Man City player against Chelsea

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Published on 2024-04-21 06:00:00

During Manchester City’s 1-0 victory against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola was seen shouting at a City player, Phil Foden. Despite City dominating possession, Chelsea posed a threat on the counter attack, putting pressure on Guardiola’s side. It was not until the 84th minute that Bernardo Silva scored the decisive goal, breaking the 0-0 deadlock. Guardiola’s frustration with Foden’s decision making during the match was evident, as he was seen shouting instructions from the touchline.

Jermaine Jenas, a pundit, pointed out Guardiola’s frustration with Foden and his need to keep possession of the ball. The City manager was justified in his actions, as a risky approach from Foden could have given Chelsea the chance to stage a comeback. With City’s recent experiences of games going into extra-time, Guardiola was keen on managing the game effectively and securing the victory. Although his reaction may have seemed harsh, it was necessary in order to maintain control of the game.

Guardiola’s attention to detail and focus on game management were evident during the match, as he berated Foden for his decision making. Despite City’s lead, Guardiola wanted to ensure that his team did not give Chelsea any unnecessary opportunities to equalize. Guardiola’s actions were necessary in order to secure the victory and progress to the final of the FA Cup.

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