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Pep Guardiola’s reaction – The Manchester City coach gives his verdict on the defeat at Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola’s reaction – The Manchester City coach gives his verdict on the defeat at Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola watched in despair as his Manchester City side lost again. this time 2-1 at Aston Villawhile the four-time reigning Premier League champions are weakening.

They have now won just one of their last 12 games in all competitions.

City fell behind to Jhon Duran’s early goal after a hot start to the game and although they recovered a bit and created a few chances, they never looked comfortable defensively and Villa were as dangerous on the counter-attack as Morgan Rogers in the second The final point was at half time.

Guardiola looked devastated, frustrated and bemused throughout as City never got to grips with Villa’s counter-attacks and shocked defensively with gaps appearing everywhere.

What did Pep Guardiola say after Manchester City’s defeat at Aston Villa?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to TNT Sports in the UK after the defeat at Aston Villa

“We have a really good first half, we lost the second half. We changed our pressing because John (Stones) couldn’t continue. Congratulations Aston Villa and move on,” Guardiola said. “They (Villa) are so strong in the middle block. We have good moments, we had chances, more chances than in the (Manchester) United game, but in the second half we slacked off and our pressing wasn’t good enough. We struggled a bit and couldn’t hold them off well in the end, but it was too late.

Guardiola was asked by the BBC if City could produce results.

“Yes. It may come, it may not come. It depends on us. The solution is to bring the players back. We only have one suitable central defender, which is difficult. We’ll try it in the next game – another opportunity and we’ll take it.” “I’m not thinking much further than that,” Guardiola said.

The BBC also asked him whether there were deeper reasons for poor results besides injuries.

Of course there are more reasons. We concede the goals we haven’t conceded in the past, we (don’t) score the goals we have scored in the past. Football is not just a reason. “There are a lot of little factors,” Guardiola said. “Aston Villa is a team that does well in the Champions League and also in the Premier League. “It’s a tough place. We won the Premier League last season but we lost here. We have to think positively and I have incredible confidence in the boys. Some of them are incredibly proud and want to do it. We have to find a way, step by step, to find a way back sooner or later.

Guardiola confirmed Stones was unable to continue due to injury but admitted he needs to change his approach to get City back to winning ways.

“Yes. I have to do it,” Guardiola said. “Support my players, this will be different.”

He was also asked how City were getting their confidence back.

“Step by step we have nice personalities in the team and sooner or later we will find them,” said Guardiola.

Erling Haaland on City’s confidence and belief in Guardiola

When asked by TNT Sports about City’s confidence, Erling Haaland said the following.

“Of course not the best. We know how important self-confidence is and you can see that it affects everyone. That’s how it is, we have to keep going and stay positive, even when it’s difficult,” said Haaland.

He also said: “It’s not good enough, it’s not good enough from me” when discussing the defeat at Aston Villa.

But Haaland continues to believe in Pep Guardiola and believes he can find a way to turn things around.

“He won the Premier League six times in seven years, we will never forget that. He will find solutions. He did that every year. We still believe in him, we have to work harder now than ever before.” Haaland added.

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