Phil Foden Mumbai Chants: Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City coach, said that Manchester United fans who made vile remarks about Phil Foden’s mother were uncultured and ought to be ashamed of themselves.
The number of choruses and the number of United supporters who joined in during the Manchester derby stunned and outraged Manchester City.
Manager Guardiola emphasised that the issue is not limited to United, but rather is a global problem in football.
He explained: “Lack of class. But it’s not United, it’s the people, you know? We are so exposed, people who are on the screen in world football- managers, owners, and football players, especially. Honestly, I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil, it’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”
According to United sources, they strongly oppose derogatory shouts directed at any player. The first 58 minutes of Sunday’s 0-0 tie at Old Trafford were played by Foden, who is from Stockport in Greater Manchester.
According to Pep Guardiola, the Manchester United supporters who jeered Phil Foden of Manchester City about his mother during Sunday’s goalless derby lacked “class”.
Regarding the chant, Guardiola was questioned.
“[It was a] lack of class, ” The City manager said.” But it’s not United, it’s the people [supporters], you know? We are so exposed in football — managers, owners and football players especially. Honestly, I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil, it’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed “.
The Phil Foden chants and the sheer number of participants are said to have startled and embarrassed City
Guardiola spoke on the fight for a Champions League spot. “Seven games, Crystal Palace [next], go for it. I’d prefer to have 10 more points or 12 more points, but it is what it is. It’s Old Trafford, it’s always difficult. We fought, and we were there. The players gave everything. We should attack with more fluidity.
“I’m not concerned about next season right now, I’m just concerned about recovery, Crystal Palace, Everton, Aston Villa and the FA Cup semi-finals [against Nottingham Forest].
“It would have been better to win, but Old Trafford is Old Trafford, and United are a transition team. We wanted to make a good buildup and process, and we defended well. They are dangerous when we lose balls in a position if we are not good.”
Ruben Amorim was questioned about how hard it would be to change United’s fortunes and style of play, given that the team is now in 13th place in the standings.
“I can say we want to be competitive in the short space of time, but to be dominant against that type of opponent is going to take a lot of time,” United’s head coach said. “We have to use different weapons. In that way of playing [ball domination], City is maybe the best team in the world. If you compare this game against Arsenal, we have some moments where we did better today was different. We are improving. To play in this way, they play for a long time”.