Here is what Pep Guardiola said to Ortega in heated argument after Brentford draw
January 15, 2025
Pep Guardiola claims that after Manchester City gave up a two-goal at Brentford, he yelled at Stefan Ortega but still gave him compliments. In west London, Phil Foden put the defending Premier League champions on track for three points with two goals in the second half.
But Christian Norgaard tied the score in stoppage time after Yoane Wissa had cut the gap late in the game. As the points were divided, Ortega, the goalkeeper for City, managed to get a hand on the Brentford player’s header but was unable to stop it from going into his goal.
But Christian Norgaard tied the score in stoppage time after Yoane Wissa had cut the gap late in the game. As the points were divided, Ortega, the goalkeeper for City, managed to get a hand on the Brentford player’s header but was unable to stop it from going into his goal.
Guardiola seemed to be venting his frustration at the 32-year-old, who relieved Ederson after he was benched. In a dramatic change of mood, Guardiola screamed and then gave the goalie three hugs.
The Spaniard appeared especially enraged from one perspective, but he and Ortega eventually moved away from one another in a composed manner. At the last whistle, the City manager can be seen on camera yelling and yelling at Ortega.
Speaking afterwards, the Spaniard revealed what he said to Ortega and claimed it was simply praise: “[Josko Gvardiol] played incredible! I was satisfied! The same with [Ortega].
“I said how good he played, the actions with the ball, the pass to Erling [Haaland], how happy and satisfied I am, especially with these two players and what they have done…”