Pep Guardiola admitted he was angry with Rodri after the influential midfielder was sent off in Manchester City's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.The Spain international was dismissed early in the second half of Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium after raising his hands to the neck of Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.Rodri protested at the time, and there was a delay before referee Anthony Taylor’s decision was upheld by VAR, but Guardiola claimed there could be no excuses for his conduct.The City manager said: "Hopefully Rodri will learn.
The game was perfect with 35 minutes gone and after it became chaos."That’s not our responsibility, that’s for sure, but Rodri has to control himself and his emotions.
I can get a yellow card but Rodri can’t. I don’t play. The guys inside (the pitch) have to be careful."I said at half-time, 'Be careful guys, relax, control your emotions'.
Unfortunately, Rodri could not do it. Now we have to accept the decisions."Asked if he was angry with Rodri, Guardiola said: "Yes.