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Body language expert reveals key clues that Pep Guardiola ‘has no idea’ how to turn Man City crisis around
Guardiola has released statement after appearing with red scratches on TV
A BODY language expert has revealed the key clues that show Pep Guardiola “has no idea” how to turn things around at Manchester City.
The champions are suffering their worst run under the Spanish manager after going six games without a win.
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City recorded five defeats on the trot heading into last night’s Champions League clash with Feyenoord.
They looked to have finally ended the slump by racing into a 3-0 lead at the Etihad.
But City’s Dutch visitors piled on the misery by netting three late goals to steal a point.
And Guardiola’s last win came a month ago in the league against bottom-place Southampton.
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The tactician, who has signed a new contract, appeared shellshocked following last night’s result.
He was covered in scratches after rubbing his face throughout the game.
And Pep has since released a statement apologising for saying “I want to hurt myself” when commenting on the marks.
But one man reckons Guardiola is giving tell-tale signs that he does not know how to turn things around.
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Human lie detector and body language expert Darren Stanton told OLBG that the perennial title winner is under real pressure in the dugout.
Stanton claims actions such as touching his head, flashing fake smiles and sitting in the foetal position reveal that Guardiola is no longer in control of City’s situation.
Guardiola left scratching his head as City blow 3-0 lead against Feyenoord
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And despite signing a new contract to stay until at least 2026, Pep could be leaving his role sooner than expected.
Stanton said: “Guardiola is a broken man. There are around 20 red flags in his behaviour. There are combinations of anger, frustration and devastation.
“These are normal things to expect from someone in his situation, but he’s had disappointment before and not been as animated as he was against Feyenoord.
“He buries his head in his hands and it’s the opposite of a power stance which would be hands on his hips and feet spread apart.
“He’s almost in a foetal position and trying to curl up in a ball, it’s like he just wants the current situation that he’s found himself in to end. He wants it to be over.
I think he has no idea how he’s going to turn things around
Darren Stanton, body language expert
“He's going through purgatory and I think these are the most extreme gestures that we've seen him make. I really believe he feels like he's not going to be around at Manchester City for long.
“He’s dejected, he’s disappointed, he’s angry, when players are mentioned he turns his face away which suggests that they are going to be in for a rollocking.
“Guardiola’s press conference is even more telling, it shows that he is absolutely at the end of his patience. He is touching his head, shrugging his shoulders and doing hand to mouth gestures.
“He flashes a fake smile and keeps talking about what his team already has rather than what needs to change. I think he has no idea how he’s going to turn things around.
“Non-verbally he is saying that they have no issues which means he cannot work out a strategy going forward which will end this run of form.
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“When asked about his cuts he offers a sarcastic response and that is used as a deflection.
“The fact he has scratched himself is showing extreme anguish and I think it’s because he thinks that he is doing everything right but it hasn’t worked.”