A recent match between Manchester City and Brighton led to a significant loss for City, marking the first time in Pep Guardiola’s coaching career that his team has suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions. After the intense 2-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League, Guardiola confronted Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Van Hecke had engaged in physical battles with City’s star striker Erling Haaland throughout the game.
Guardiola later shared with the media his interaction with Van Hecke, commending his opponent’s strength in facing Haaland. He emphasized the importance of standing firm during physical encounters on the field. Despite the intense game, Guardiola acknowledged Van Hecke’s performance and congratulated Brighton on their victory.
A lip-reading expert named Jeremy Freeman decoded Guardiola’s conversation with Van Hecke. The exchange revealed: Are you joking? Are you serious? You don’t do that.” He then continued, “You asked for…crying. Are you crying?”The 53-year-old then further added, “Fair play for that…” A confused Hecke then in response asked, “Why?” Guardiola then said, “No come on baby… No… No, let’s go clap. You played a good game. I still like to congratulate you.”The manager finally ended the conversation by saying, “Congratulations, anyway… Enjoy your night.”
As Manchester City aims to bounce back from their recent setbacks, they will face Tottenham Hotspur after the international break on November 23. With the team trailing behind league leaders Liverpool by five points, they will seek to regain their winning form in the upcoming matches.