Pep Guardiola says he will “step aside” from Manchester City if he’s a “problem” for the fans.The City boss said in midweek that he would like a bigger crowd than the 38,062 that attended Wednesdays Champions League encounter against RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.Those comments have irritated some fans who feel the manager has questioned their loyalty but Guardiola says that is a misinterpretation of his comments.READ MORE: Guardiola has previous for questioning Man City fans loyaltySpeaking at his press conference on Friday, Guardiola responded and insists he feels that those irritated by his comments have misinterpreted what he initially stated.In response to the backlash, Guardiola said at his press conference: Did I say after the game against Leipzig that I was disappointed that the stadium was not full? An interpretation is an interpretation.“An interpretation is an interpretation. I am not going to apologise for what I said because I didn’t say it wrong.“I’m surprised about what happened wit this man [Parker]. It’s not the first time I said in my career – I said it at Barcelona and Bayern and here. When we played a tough game like Leipzig and play three games later with a lack of preparation (against Southampton) I know how difficult it is, to ask for us all to do it again on Saturday again.“I made an approach to do something together again the next Saturday at 3pm. What I said was we need the support, with 10,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000 – it doesn’t matter how many people come – but I invite them to come and enjoy the game because we need the support.“If after five seasons people cannot understand my behaviour it’s because they want to misunderstand exactly what I said. I’m not going to apologise for one second, because I was honest.“In the last year and a half we have been without them and I am entirely grateful for the support that we had against Leipzig, away, at home.“I always say if guys want to come we will be incredibly grateful because I know how difficult the game will be and I know we need our people. I never sit here and ask why people don’t come? If you don’t come then don’t. I will not apologise to him [Parker].”Guardiola says he would never question the loyalty of City fans but added that if he’s a “problem” for them he will “step aside”.I am entirely grateful for the support that we had against Leipzig,” he added.I always say if guys want to come we will be incredibly grateful because I know how difficult the game will be and I know we need our people.I never sit here and ask why people dont come. If you cant come then dont.“This is a big mistake. We are who we are, we are proud of who we are. I know the history, I’ve learned the history of this club from the lower divisions what it means to travel and follow the club. I respect that.“I don’t want to be like United, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, like Madrid or like all the big clubs. We are who we are. I like it.“Don’t put some words in my mouth that I didn’t say. And If I’m a big, big problem… I will never be a problem for my fans, never ever.“If I’m a problem for my fans I will make a step aside, it’s not a problem for me. But I am one of them. Since day one I tried to do my best, that’s for sure.”