Following Rodri’s expression of dissatisfaction, Pep Guardiola casually dismissed inquiries regarding the officiating in Manchester City’s clash against Chelsea. City’s evident frustration was felt throughout the match as numerous decisions went against them, despite several VAR checks, none of which resulted in penalties in their favor. “I don’t want to dwell on the referee, but I can’t recall a game with so many VAR checks and none favoring us,” lamented Rodri after the match.
When questioned about Rodri’s remarks, Guardiola sought clarification on specific incidents, indicating his uncertainty. “Which ones? I’m not entirely sure,” he replied. “If you can pinpoint the exact decisions, I can provide my input. However, we need to raise our performance levels, especially in the first half.”
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In response to a query about the late penalty call involving Ruben Dias and Levi Colwill, Guardiola humorously retorted, “Which one? Which one happened in the Chelsea box? I must have missed it.”
Despite Rodri’s frustration with the decisions, he echoed the team’s acknowledgment of the need for improvement, stressing the importance of individual accountability and defensive solidity.
“It’s up to us to step up in crucial moments,” he asserted. “We must take responsibility if we aspire to win the league; I’m not pointing fingers.
“We had momentum and opportunities to secure victory, but sometimes luck isn’t on our side. It can be frustrating.”
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