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Pep Guardiola skips press conference for personal reasons

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola missed the press conference ahead of the Crystal Palace game. His assistant Kolo Touré stated the manager has a 'minor personal issue' and will be at the match.


Pep Guardiola skips press conference for personal reasons

Spanish Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola left a press conference on Friday for 'personal reasons', according to a club statement. His assistant, Ivorian Kolo Touré, took over to speak to the press about Sunday's match against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. Touré (44 years old) confirmed that the manager's absence will not affect the team, which is second in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Arsenal, and that he will be present at Crystal Palace's ground, Selhurst Park. He added: 'Pep is fine, it's just a minor personal issue, and he will definitely return, and certainly at Crystal Palace's ground.'