‘Bodied him’, ‘Pep’s unhinged lately’ – Man City fans react as Pep Guardiola responds to Patrice Evra’s claim he doesn’t want leaders

Pep Guardiola has pushed back at Patrice Evra’s claims that he doesn’t want leaders or personalities in his teams.

The Spaniard has come in for criticism following Manchester City’s last-gasp capitulation that saw them exit the Champions League to Real Madrid last week, including from former Manchester United defender Evra.

The Frenchman, working as a pundit, suggested City lack leaders and personality on the pitch because Guardiola wants to be the only leader himself.

Guardiola, speaking at a press conference ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Wolves, said: “I don’t want personality? Well, I don’t agree, Patrice. I need personalities and good players to play on the pitch.

“I have had nice, incredible players in my past as a manager at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and here. I could give a good list in terms of their personality and character.

“Most of them have won World Cups, European (Championships), Champions Leagues and leagues.

“Maybe Evra is right or maybe he’s doing a good quote to come back to Manchester United to work there. Maybe there’s a good chance now.

“Good, Patrice – if we were together I would show you the personality and character of my players that we have right now, absolutely.”

These Guardiola’s comments were shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“Bodied him”
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“Bodied him again”
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“Why is Pep Guardiola responding to this attention seeker? The kind of advice he gave to his former club that they are now struggling to play conference league..”
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“Pep has chose violence now. No longer will he sit there and let the media have their way with city. Loving it. We’re going into that next phase as a club where we won’t be disrespected by the media.”
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“Pep is throwing punches these days and I am here for it 😂”
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“What Pep is basically saying is “get a job”.”
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“Pep out here destroying people ever since the RM game! Love to see it!”
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“Pep’s unhinged lately😭.”
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“Please pay no mind to Partrice. He is trying to stay relevant.”
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“I wish Pep never responded. He’s entertaining this ‘Attention seeker’.”
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Patrice evra talking about personality uno pic.twitter.com/CXOhDDq335

— Hag (@Hagmcfc) May 10, 2022