Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola pens emotional message to Indians

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola sent an emotional message to the Indians and said that his team is playing for them on the field and urged them to stay strong in the COVID-19 battle.

Guardiola, one of the most respected football coaches in the world, requested to stay safe by following health guidelines to overcome this dangerous virus. India is still reeling from the second wave of Kovid-19 and more than three lakh cases are being reported every day and more than 3000 people are dying.

"Pep has sent a message for fans, friends and families in India at this difficult time … Stay safe," the club wrote in an Instagram post ahead of its EPL match against Chelsea.

"To all our fans and families around the world, but especially in India, we know these are really tough times and we are fighting for you on the pitch and thinking for all of you.

"On behalf of Team Manchester City and the whole organization, we wish and pray that you follow all the guidelines to stay safe and look after yourself," the 50-year-old Guardiola said in a video.

"We can defeat the virus by working together. And hope we can continue to bring smiles to your faces by playing the best football possible. Keep the faith and stay safe please," he added.

Guardiola has won two Champions League titles as Barcelona FC manager and guided Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich and Manchester City to their respective domestic wins in his illustrious career as coach.