Pep Guardiola was surprised by Leicester City’s reaction after the break: “Football is unpredictable”

Manchester City and Leicester City gave all football lovers a great match on the ‘Boxing day’ of the Premier League. Those led by Pep Guardiola won 6-3, although they were more complicated than the account since they went to rest with 4-0 in their favor.

The coach of the ‘Citizens’ confessed that he was surprised by the reaction of the ‘Foxes’. “I did not expect a comeback like this after the break (…) Football is unpredictable, anything can happen. They have scored three goals “He said at a press conference after the engagement.

In addition, he highlighted the qualities of the rival team. “When you play against teams like Leicester you always suffer. (The players) have quality in all positions. We suffered when we lost the ball ”, added.

Pep Guardiola also recognized the effort of his footballers. “Another victory, important to continue our streak. Now it’s time to rest these three days and go for the next game. We could have scored more goals”, He mentioned.

“With 4-2 the mentality of the players changed. With 4-3 doubts entered. But we have been patient, we have had chances and we have won the game “added.

Pep Guardiola asks for measures to avoid contagion in the English league

In the preview of this meeting, Pep Guardiola was concerned about the outbreak of coronavirus cases in the Premier League. For this reason, he called for the fulfillment of stricter measures in the stadium.

“We should start again, the fans in the matches should be vaccinated, receive a reinforcement if that is what is decided; but as part of that, hand sanitizer, social distancing, and masks as well. Thus, restaurants could remain open, football could continue ”, noted at a press conference.