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Pep Guardiola To Skip Press Conference Ahead Of EPL Clash Because…

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Pep Guardiola To Skip Press Conference Ahead of EPL Clash Because of A Personal Issue

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Fans waiting for the Pep Guardiola press conference get a shocker as the Spaniard is set to miss the event of the day.
Given his absence due to a personal issue, Kolo Toure will step up to handle the media duties.
However, Pep will lead the team during their fixture against Palace this Sunday at Selhurst Park.

The much-anticipated Pep Guardiola press conference takes a new turn as the Spaniard is set to miss the event of the evening. Before the Crystal Palace vs Man City game this weekend, a press conference was scheduled for the Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. However, the Spaniard will be missing the event of the day due to a personal issue. One of the Manchester City assistant managers, Kolo Toure, will fill in for the Manchester City manager today instead.

Why Pep Guardiola will miss the press conference today?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. (Image Via X)

As of now, Kolo Toure will lead the Pep Guardiola press conference today instead of the Spaniard. This will be the first time the assistant manager has taken the media duties after being promoted to the first team back in last Summer. The reason why Guardiola skips the press conference today is still unknown, as it is stated as a personal issue.

What's Next for Man City and Pep Guardiola?

While the absence of the man of the hour in this important Pep Guardiola press conference will be the hot topic for the day, as expected, the Spaniard will be the man in charge when the Sky Blues take on Crystal Palace away from home this Sunday.

With 15 games played, the Citizens are only 2 points behind the league toppers, Arsenal. The Gunners face Wolves in a home game next. Any outcome other than a win will see the Sky Blues take the lead if Pep's army manages to bag a win away from home against Crystal Palace this Sunday.