Pep Guardiola has apologised to Steven Gerrard after bringing up the infamous slip which cost Liverpool the Premier League title during his impassioned defence of Manchester City last week.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Guardiola said sarcastically he “didn’t know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping” as he defended City in the wake of charges brought against the club by the Premier League.
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But at another news conference held on Tuesday, Guardiola issued a public apology to Gerrard and revealed he has also said sorry during a private conversation with the former Liverpool captain.
“I apologise to Steven Gerrard for my unnecessary and stupid comments I said the last time about him,” Guardiola said.
“He knows how I admire him and his career and what he has done for this country I am living and training in. I am ashamed of myself for what I said because he doesn’t deserve it.
“I truly believe my comments about defending my club but I didn’t represent my club well putting his name in these stupid comments.
