Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City side were “fragile”, while they were also labelled “weak” and “frail” after surrendering a 3-0 Champions League lead against Feyenoord at Etihad Stadium.
Instead of heading to Liverpool on the back of a morale-boosting win, the defending Premier League champions face their title rivals at Anfield on Sunday with more questions about their defending after having to settle for a 3-3 draw.
City have now conceded two or more goals in six successive matches in all competitions for the first time since May 1963.
Not only that, but they seem to have forgotten how to win – even from the most commanding positions.
When Erling Haaland slid in to put them 3-0 up in the 53rd minute against Feyenoord, the hosts looked well on course to return to winning ways after five straight defeats.
Yet the 2023 European Cup winners inexplicably managed to throw away two points and were booed off the pitch at full time.
“They look weak, they look light, they look frail,” said former England captain Alan Shearer, who was at Etihad Stadium for Amazon Prime.
“Even with two minutes to go and 3-2 up, they take a quick free-kick. Why? Kill the game. They were in such a comfortable position.”
Source | BBC Sports
