The Man City boss has expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation, describing it as ‘unacceptable’. He highlighted the option to rotate the squad and play different players, emphasizing that it is not necessary to use many players from the previous game on Wednesday. In response to a clip of the interview, City supporter Gallagher provided his characteristic commentary. Guardiola, on the other hand, responded to Shearer in a more measured and polite manner.

He pointed out a previous instance where City had faced similar intense scheduling, acknowledging the difficulty of recovering after the demanding match against Madrid. He acknowledged the resilience and commitment of the players, particularly Rodri and Kyle, who had both shown great determination despite challenges such as injuries and lengthy playing time. Guardiola also indicated that the team treats its community members to special offers, promotions, and advertisements from both the team and its partners, with the option to opt out if desired.