Guardiola recently accepted an interview with the media and talked about the suspension of the Club World Cup by Rico Lewis for three games.

Rico Lewis was dyed red against Vadard, and FIFA finally maintained a three-game suspension penalty, which means that if Manchester City advanced, Lewis could only return in the quarterfinals at the earliest.

Guardiola interpreted it from a positive perspective, emphasizing that the suspension can allow players to reserve physical fitness for the late stage of the game or the start of the Premier League next season. But Guardiola also believes that the penalty was unfair to Lewis, insisting that the young defender's foul was completely unintentional.

Guardiola said: "I missed the opportunity to communicate with Corina (Chairman of FIFA referees' committee), so whether it's two or three games... I'm sure the referees don't understand Rico Lewis, he is the gentlest and kind player, and I even often remind him that as a defender, he needs to be more fierce. The collision was purely an accident."

"I understand the misunderstandings that the picture may cause, but both sides fell to the ground at the time. Although the movements seemed fierce, this It's Rico Lewis! If it's other players, I can understand the penalty, but it's the case. Since he's suspended for three games, he'll have more time to take a vacation and spend his time with his girlfriend. As long as we advance, he can return in subsequent games and the new season."

"I know Rico Lewis, and he has no intention of hurting people. His past records are enough to prove it, but if the official wants to demonstrate the strength of law enforcement, we accept three bans and continue to move forward."