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Following Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, manager Pep Guardiola received advice to redirect his frustration towards UEFA and FIFA rather than the FA.
This comes after his vocal criticism of the scheduling, which he deemed "unacceptable," particularly in light of his team's recent elimination from the Champions League by Real Madrid.
Guardiola's dissatisfaction centered on the scheduling of matches, questioning why his team, along with Coventry, Manchester United, and Chelsea, had not played during the week.
He argued that moving the match from Saturday to Friday would afford players better recovery time and stressed that the current situation is detrimental to their health.
Moreover, Guardiola highlighted the emotional toll of the loss to Madrid and expressed bewilderment at his team's ability to persevere.
His concerns were echoed by other prominent managers, such as Mikel Arteta, who also voiced apprehension about the increased workload for players.
However, Guardiola faced criticism, particularly in light of the elimination of FA Cup replays and clubs' participation in lucrative off-season tours, which further strains players.