In the third round of the Premier League, Manchester City was defeated by Brighton 1-2 away and suffered two consecutive league losses. After the game, Guardiola talked about the current problems of the team when attending the press conference. Talki...
Talking about the game
"The situation changed after conceding the ball, and before that, we performed very well. We created a lot of opportunities, but we were facing a very dynamic and aggressive team. We played well the previous hour, but we didn't perform well in the last half hour. We forgot how to pass and cooperate, just long passes, which is not enough."
Haaland should have secured the victory in the first half?
"Indeed, this is our usual style of playing, creating a lot of opportunities, but not just him, but other players. Haaland is always the threat point, but overall, we played very well the hour before, but after conceding the ball, it was a bit like the game that Tottenham played. We performed well, but once we lost the ball, I don't know how to play, you have to keep putting pressure on it. Fortunately, we still have time, everything can happen."
Did Brighton's four substitutions change the momentum of the game?
"What changed the situation was the first goal to concede. Of course, every substitution can improve the team's form. They did a good job, but the goal that really turned the situation around was the goal."
Talk Nunes gave a point
"I didn't see that move clearly, but no one raised any objections, so it should be a penalty."
Talk Rodri said the team has not reached the level it should have been
"We have a very good lineup, of course there are many changes now compared to the past, which is normal. New players need to adapt, and old players will help them."
Talk Rodri Delhi said he cannot take responsibility alone, and the whole team must work together
"These players are very good, Rodri has performed very well, and his personality is also top-notch. I am glad he can play for 90 minutes, and I hope he can also allocate his playing time reasonably in the national team, and then we will start again in the new season."
Talking about the integration of a large number of new players
"I like a lot of things we are doing, but we are not enough to win the game. When we come back from the interval between international games, we will see the real strength of this lineup, and we will do our best to show our competitiveness."
