'I do it for the cameras, my ego' - Pep Guardiola's sarcastic response to Jack Grealish chat critics
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA combative Pep Guardiola delivered a cutting and sarcastic response to criticism of his detailed on-pitch chat with Jack Grealish after Manchester City's goalless draw with Arsenal.
The Catalan pulled Grealish aside for a debrief after his substitute appearance at the Etihad, with the cameras picking up the animated conversation led by Guardiola, who has made a habit over the years of passing feedback on to players while they are still on the pitch rather than waiting for the dressing room.
The exchange with Grealish lasted more than 20 seconds and it has since been criticised in some quarters, with Guardiola being told he should wait until he is back in private before holding those conversations.
The City boss was asked about that during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Aston Villa game and why he often held those discussions on the pitch, but he delivered a response dripping with sarcasm towards his critics. ALSO READ: Guardiola rules three Man City players out of Aston Villa game ALSO READ: Netflix airs every word of epic Guardiola rant vs Southampton "I do it for the cameras, my ego.
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