Why is Pep Lijnders managing Man City vs Liverpool today? Pep Guardiola absence explained
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SportFootballPep LijndersNeed to knowPep Guardiola won't be on the touchline for Manchester City's FA Cup clash with Liverpool, with Pep Lijnders assuming matchday managerial responsibilities insteadPep Lijnders will be managing Man City against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Everything you need to know about Pep Lijnders managing Man City vs Liverpool:The incident: Pep Guardiola is serving a two-match touchline ban following six accumulated yellow cards in domestic competitions this season. The final caution arrived during City's 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round triumph over Newcastle, when his objections to the fourth official were deemed excessive by the referee.The ban: Premier League regulations state that managers receive a one-match ban upon reaching three yellow cards in a single season and a two-match ban for six yellow cards.
The suspension applies solely to Premier League and FA Cup fixtures, with Guardiola also missing City's encounter with West Ham last month.Restrictions: Guardiola is now barred from the technical area, the pitch and the dressing room throughout the match. Lijnders joined Guardiola's backroom team after leaving Liverpool in 2024, making today's fixture a charged reunion with his previous club.The Liverpool connection: Lijnders spent nearly a decade at Anfield, working as the influential right-hand man to Jurgen Klopp.
He regularly led pre-match press conferences and League Cup responsibilities during his spell at Liverpool and has enjoyed brief periods as head coach of both NEC and Red Bull Salzburg.Match stakes: Today's winner earns a place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-finals. Supporters can also stream coverage of the fixture on the HBO Max app and website.READ MORE: Pep Lijnders to manage Manchester City vs Liverpool as Pep Guardiola 'to go on holiday'Watch the FA Cup on TNT SportsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.