Guardiola’s Tough Love: No Cash, Just Criticism…
Manchester City’s squad might want to start clipping coupons because Pep Guardiola says there are no bonuses this season. Not a dime! The club’s results have left Pep shaking his head like a disappointed dad who found out his kid got a B+ in gym class. As they head to Bournemouth for an FA Cup tie, he’s made it clear that his players aren’t worth the plastic prize in a cereal box, let alone millions in bonuses.
The not-so-cheerful journey began with a slap-in-the-face defeat at Bournemouth – apparently the start of their winter “wonderland” that turned into a snowball of sorrow. Dropping standards like hot potatoes, City’s performance slid faster than a greased-up penguin, causing their hopes in both Premier League and Champions League to crash like a kid’s paper plane in a storm.
Now, instead of dreaming of a £97 million golden ticket from the Club World Cup, Guardiola insists his players should be focused on keeping their lucky charms duct-taped to their boots for the FA Cup. According to Pep, they “don’t deserve a bonus” this season – and probably not even a new watch. Just another day at Man City, where trophies may rain down but the bonuses are dryer than the Sahara.
