Pep Guardiola storms into tunnel after being angered by Manchester City star during Community Shield with Manchester United
Pep Guardiola was left furious by what he saw from his Manchester City team in their Community Shield clash with rivals Manchester United.
He Citizens The boss angrily threw a water bottle on the ground as referee Jarred Gillett blew his whistle to signal half-time with the scores tied at 0-0.
It was a first half in which the Premier League champions dominated possession, even hitting the post through James McAtee.
But the Etihad side struggled to create many clear-cut chances in a lacklustre first half.
And the television cameras captured Guardiola venting his frustration into a water bottle, where his lively antics continued down the Wembley tunnel.
He could be seen gesturing with goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisido, with fans on social media claiming the Spaniard was irritated by goalkeeper Ederson.
Just before the half-time whistle, the Brazilian launched a long pass out of bounds and Guardiola quickly collapsed.
Ederson had been linked with a possible move away from City amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
But no Middle Eastern club was up to City's demands, with the club demanding a transfer fee of more than £40m.
City fans were quick to comment on Guardiola's reaction, where they shared his apparent opinion on Ederson's mishap.
One follower posted on X: “We'd love to see him. He better step up because what the hell?”
Another said: “That's my coach.”
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A third added: “It would be crazy if he was trying to rush his exit.”
This fan then messaged: “Ederson is going to cost us this season if he continues to be a starter, the guy has the attitude of a teenager.”
And one simply said: “Yessss, Ederson out!”
