Pep Guardiola Criticizes ‘Unacceptable’ FA Cup Decision in Angry Exchange with Gary Lineker
Pep Guardiola expressed his frustration with the football authorities after Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final win against Chelsea. Guardiola criticized the team’s tight schedule, playing less than 72 hours after their Champions League exit. He emphasized the impact on player health and questioned why other teams had more rest time.
Guardiola also spoke about the challenges of preparing for matches and maintaining the prestige of the cup. During an interview with BBC Sport’s Gary Lineker, Guardiola questioned the impact of his complaints and highlighted the influence of television on kickoff times. Alan Shearer suggested Guardiola could rotate his squad, but Guardiola emphasized the difficulties of managing the team in such circumstances, citing a previous experience with similar challenges.
Ultimately, despite having to rely on some luck and surviving Chelsea’s high-quality chances, Manchester City secured a place in the FA Cup final, where they will face either Coventry or Manchester United on May 25th.
