Pep Guardiola admits that Man Metropolis “couldn’t deal with the duels” like they usually do as they fell to a crushing 4-0 defeat to Spurs within the Premier League.
James Maddison grabbed a first-half brace upon his return to the beginning Xi earlier than Pedro Porro and substitute Brennan Johnson each scored within the second interval.
“We don’t anticipate opponents to not create probabilities and rating targets,” Guardiola informed Sky Sports activities after the ultimate whistle.
“We’re within the second. We began very well, we had probabilities and after the primary time they arrive we concede. Then it’s a bit tougher to return again.
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“Probabilities have been there. The second they create the probabilities, the build-up, we couldn’t deal with the duels like usually. Now we’re struggling somewhat bit.
“It can not occur. If you play high degree groups we will concede probabilities however it’s a part of course of. In our state of affairs it’s a bit harder.
“I’ve to see the state of affairs. The gamers got here again late [from internationals]. There have been a couple of causes we’re not capable of be constant. Now the stability is just not in the precise second. But it surely occurred. We’ve got to do it, speak and on Tuesday in opposition to Feyenoord have the possibility to attempt.”
Rodri’s absence was as soon as once more keenly felt in midfield, with Man Metropolis solely successful thrice within the Premier League since he sustained an ACL harm in opposition to Arsenal in September. The membership have been tormented by harm issues all through the season, although, with Oscar Bobb, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku and Ruben Dias all sidelined for the time being.
“After all Rodri is necessary however we knew that for a lot of months,” Guardiola mentioned. “However Stones can solely play 45 minutes. Jack has been injured many occasions. Kevin, two months and 5 months.”
The outcomes means Guardiola has misplaced 5 consecutive video games for the primary time in his managerial profession and leaves Man Metropolis 5 factors behind leaders Liverpool. That would stretch to eight if the Reds beat Southampton on Sunday.
“We’ve got to return again and freshen our minds,” he mentioned. “The season is so lengthy. Many issues can occur.
“Earlier than the sport I didn’t know what’s going to occur at this time. So I don’t know what’s going to occur at Anfield. Everybody is aware of the state of affairs is new for us. We struggled extra with out the ball. I don’t know what number of probabilities we created. Our sport was there.”
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