“I used to be pleased with him” — Pep insists tense touchline second was misunderstood
Guardiola shuts down Haaland rift rumours after fiery touchline alternate
Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola has dismissed strategies of rift with Erling Haaland after cameras caught the pair in fiery dialogue following Metropolis’s 3-2 victory over Leeds United within the Premier League on Saturday.
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Metropolis appeared in bother after surrendering 2-0 lead with Leeds equalising within the 68 minute. However Phil Foden rescued the champions with stoppage time winner to finish their two match shedding streak.
The win lifts Metropolis to 25 level from 13 match, 4 behind leaders Arsenal who face Chelsea on Sunday.
Talking after the match, Guardiola performed down the heated alternate:
Guardiola made clear that the dialog was tactical, not disciplinary and that he stays happy with the striker’s general contribution.
Regardless of the late victory, Guardiola admitted he was not happy with Metropolis’s general efficiency.