Pep Guardiola has defended Bernardo Silva after the Portuguese midfielder was criticised for posting a picture of Benjamin Mendy alongside the character on the packet of Conguitos - a sweet brand available in Spain and Portugal.
"If something happens, it will be a mistake," Guardiola said on the matter.
"Bernardo is an exceptional person. He speaks four or five languages and that is the best way to understand how open-minded he is.
"One of his best friends is Mendy. He's like a brother to him.
"The image is not about the colour of the skin. He took a picture of Benjamin when he was younger and he related it to this cartoon, which was quite similar to the image.
"If they [the English Football Association] want to do that [investigate the matter] and ask Bernardo, I think he'll be open to talking."