Before their upcoming match against Juventus on Thursday, Guardiola shared his thoughts on the situation. He mentioned that he had not spoken with Pierluigi Collina, the Chairman of FIFA's Referee Committee, and therefore did not know the exact reasoning behind the suspension.

Guardiola described Rico Lewis as "the sweetest and kindest" player, and acknowledged that sometimes as a defender, Lewis needs to be more aggressive. He emphasized that the red card was an action without intention and that the image of the incident might be misleading.

Guardiola also compared Lewis's situation with other players, suggesting that they might have received the same treatment. He joked that Lewis now has more time to rest and enjoy the beach, and that he can spend time with his girlfriend while serving his suspension.

Guardiola has known Rico Lewis for a while and is confident that the suspension was not intended to harm anyone. He accepted the decision and encouraged Lewis to move forward, focusing on his next games and the rest of the season.