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Pep Guardiola has issued a statement addressing his comments after Manchester City's 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Guardiola appeared for post-match duties with a cut on his nose and scratch marks on his head after City threw away a three-goal lead, extending their winless run to six games.
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When asked about it by a journalist, he said: "Yeah, my finger here. My nail. I want to harm myself."
Now, the Spaniard has addressed that comment in a thread of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Guardiola said: "I was caught off guard with a question at the end of a press conference last night about a scratch which had appeared on my face and explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused this.
"My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm.
"I know that many people struggle with mental health issues every day, and I would like to take this moment to highlight one of the ways in people can seek help, by calling the Samaritans hotline on 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org."
More to follow.
