Man City boss Guardiola hits out: This is NOT proper football - there's no fans

Posted Sunday, October 04, 2020 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists this season "isn't proper football" after their 1-1 draw at Leeds United.

Guardiola says with no fans, the competition lacks value.

He explained, "It's not proper football because there are no spectators.

"It was an entertaining game for everyone. I'm incredibly proud of these players who enjoy football and come to this country and play many years at a high level. This is their first pre-season together, we couldn't do it more because the opponent was so good like all Marcelo Bielsa sides.

"Of course we are far away from the top of the league, we need to start to win games. It's a marathon, and with Champions League games, all the teams have this situation.

"It was emotional from the touchline the way we played. The last 10-15 minutes, I'm so delighted by the performance they had.

"Society gives credit for the winners. It's like perfume: when you win, you smell so good. When you don't, you smell so bad.

"The approach was incredible and it's nice to face a team like Leeds because they want to win, like they did with Liverpool. It's incredible entertaining football and it's interesting for the fans.

"We have spent money but you can do like Leeds and have the mentality that you can compete with the big clubs. I'm not completely happy because we drop points in two games but it's trying to get better and better but we congratulate the opponent."