In a surprising turn of events, Manchester City’s head coach, Pep Guardiola, will be conspicuously absent from the dugout during their Premier League clash against Wolves. Guardiola, having received his third yellow card in the recent Carabao Cup match against Newcastle United, faces a mandatory one-match touchline ban.
This is a departure from the previous rule, where a ban was imposed after accumulating four yellow cards.
Despite Guardiola’s absence on the touchline, he is reportedly watching the game from the directors’ box. Manchester City, seeking redemption after a 1-0 loss to Newcastle, will aim to overcome Wolves, who currently sit 16th in the standings with only one victory this season.
With the coaching staff also receiving a ban after accumulating three yellow cards, City faces the challenge without their influential manager on the sidelines.
As they prepare to bounce back from an early Ruben Dias own goal, City’s focus remains on securing a win against Wolves and improving their standing in the league.
