Something that many Liverpool fans will not be proud of.
Footage has been released, by City coach Manel Estiarte, of his team’s bus being attacked.
The disturbing scenes occurred before their 3-0 defeat to the Reds in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final, when City’s bus was struck with projectiles as they made their way into Anfield.
Some pundits and supporters feel the incident had an affect on the Premier League Champions-elect. City’s performance wasn’t up to par with their unbelievable form in England’s top division.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guradiola spoke after the defeat and was surprised by the incident as it’s something he’s not use to seeing in football.
“One year ago, something happened in Dortmund,” he told Four Four Two. “We come here to play football and I don’t understand this kind of situation.
“The bus is destroyed. I didn’t expect that a club as prestigious as Liverpool would do these kinds of things. Of course, it is not Liverpool, it is the people- it was not only one, only two, only three. Hopefully this doesn’t happen again.”
Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp apologised to Man City before the encounter but the attack had no effect on City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne who had a different outlook on the incident
“It was ok. I don’t mind supporters doing that. I’ve had it before for my team. I think it’s a nice feeling.
“Breaking windows is probably not done. But who am I to say something? I’m ok with it, as long as nobody’s hurt I’m fine. No [it didn’t affect the players], it doesn’t change anything. As long as you keep the violence down there’s nothing wrong with it.”
City would need to put the attack behind them when they host the Reds for the second leg of the Champions League next Tuesday. Up first, of course, is the Premier League visit of Manchester United to Eastlands this weekend.
