The most surprising image left by the derby was not the game that was full of mistakes and resembled a ‘friendly’. But Guardiola’s talk with Doku after finishing the match. Manchester City technician tried to encourage his footballer who did not have his best day, like the rest of the team.
Dazn’s cameras captured the moment where Pep approaches Belgian to encourage him to a cabizbajo and serious Doku, who was aware that he had not had his best game. Guardiola ‘took the shoulder player’ and gave details of certain actions of the game in a relaxed and affectionate tone.
Doku was with a serious face and the lost look. At the time they come to thank the fans ‘Cityzen’, Guardiola kisses his player as a gesture of encouragement and gives him several pats on his arm.
Kimmich was the first to receive a ‘lesson’
An image that has caught attention on social networks. It is not the first time that Guardiola maintains this type of talk at the end of a match. In his stage as Bayern coach, PEP went to comfort a Kimmich in a match against Borussia Dortmund. Guardiola gave directions to a young Kimmich of the mistakes he had made.
Later the content of the conversation was known. Kimmich said the coach had asked for a tactical change that the midfielder did not comply. Guardiola encouraged him: “You have played very well Josh. I told you you could do it.” Joshua ended up thanking PEP for that talk that served him to mature and develop his football potential.
An image that shows the difficult moment that both players and City coach live. The team is in a complicated season in terms of results and today’s draw at Old Trafford claims its bad season.