Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify a light-hearted remark he made about wanting to harm himself following his team’s match in the Champions League.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has apologised for suggesting he wanted to hurt himself after his side threw away a three-goal lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday. Guardiola sat down at a news conference after the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord with a cut on his nose as well as some scratches across the top of his bald head.

Manchester City’s gruesome form continued in the most unexpected circumstances on Tuesday night. Leading the fourth-best team in the Netherlands 3-0 with 15 minutes left, they somehow contrived to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord.