Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-07 09:30:00
Manchester City have started the 2024/2025 Premier League season with defensive vulnerabilities, conceding eight goals in seven games. Despite strong attacking performances, the lack of clean sheets is a concern for Pep Guardiola’s side. The absence of Rodri due to injury has been highlighted as a key factor in City’s defensive struggles, with the midfielder’s presence crucial to the team’s defensive stability. Guardiola acknowledges the defensive issues but suggests that individual errors have also played a role in City’s goals conceded.
While Guardiola feels that Rodri’s absence is not the sole reason for City’s defensive woes, he recognizes the impact of the midfielder’s injury on the team’s defensive strength. The manager emphasizes the need for City to reflect on their defensive lapses and work on improving their consistency at the back. Individual mistakes, such as leaving too much space in midfield or failing to track opposition players, have contributed to City’s defensive struggles, highlighting the importance of rectifying these errors to shore up their defense. Guardiola’s assessment suggests that City must address both tactical deficiencies and individual performances to tighten up at the back.
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