aAt the beginning of the season, manager Josep Guardiola and his team seemed to have turned a corner, but this week the team suffered a number of defeats that could prove fatal for the Spanish manager.
This Saturday, City lost 2-0 against Manchester United with goals from Brian Mbeumo and Dorg. A painful defeat, not only because of the rival, but also because of the circumstances. City continue to drop points, reaching 50 points and drifting away from Arsenal, who are slowly establishing themselves as favorites.
Sadio Mann momentarily realized he was being interviewed by a familiar face.
Manchester City suffers heavy defeat in the Champions League
Manchester City went into the match as overwhelming favorites to win, but the question was not who would win, but how many goals the English side would score. However, the modest Norwegian club showed their Viking power and surprised twice in the first half with goals from Kasper Hogg, returning to the dressing room with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
In the second half, Jens Petter Hauge’s well-placed shot resulted in a third goal, and the game seemed to be out of doubt. Rayan Cherki, with a slight reaction, scored the winning goal, but that feeling didn’t last long as Rodri was sent off minutes later, leaving City with one man down and no hope of a comeback.
Bodo Grimt put in a monumental performance against City, who were still reminiscent of his side from a few seasons ago, winning all three points and earning the respect of the crowd.
Pep Guardiola breaks his silence after Champions League defeat
After the defeat in the Champions League, Josep Guardiola analyzed the team’s situation and admitted that the absence has affected the performance in key areas of the field
Arrived in some divisions without important players and a bit weak, similar to certain periods last season, but we fought 10 vs 11 and a lot of players came forward
Guardiola regretted missing out on important chances, but was self-critical of the details that led to the result. “It feels like everything is not going well. The game is against us in many ways,” he concluded, ending with a confident message: “The players are there and we are going to try.”
The Spanish manager’s credibility seems to be running out, but it is also true that the absence of players like Bernardo Silva, and the poor form of key players like Haaland and Rodri, mean that the team, while still viable in any competition, does not seem like a serious contender to win any competition.
