Pep Guardiola says he didn’t “intend to make mild” of self-harm after answering a query about scratches on his face and head.

The Manchester Metropolis supervisor could possibly be seen with a scratched nostril throughout his facet’s 3-3 draw towards Feyenoord within the Champions League on Tuesday night time.

Requested in regards to the scratch throughout a post-match press convention, together with others that could possibly be seen on his head, the Spaniard mentioned: “Yeah, [it’s from] my finger… with my nail,” and gestured together with his hand how it might have occurred.

Then he added with a smile: “I wish to hurt myself.”

The remark acquired some backlash on social media, main Guardiola to make clear what he meant.

In an Instagram publish, he wrote: “I used to be caught off guard with a query on the finish of a press convention final night time a couple of scratch which had appeared on my face and defined {that a} sharp fingernail had by chance prompted this.

“My reply was under no circumstances meant to make mild of the very critical problem of self-harm.

“I do know that many individuals wrestle with psychological well being points every single day and I want to take this second to focus on one of many methods in folks can search assist, by calling the Samaritans hotline on 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org.”

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The match, which noticed the Man Metropolis throw away a three-goal lead at dwelling, continued a irritating interval for the Premier League champions which has seen them lose 5 out of six video games in all competitions.