What causes Manchester City defeats?

[VNagy333]

What causes Manchester City defeats.Coach? Magnificent players?

 

[toots babos]

They concede more goals than they have scored during the match, therefore they lose the game.

 

[mclay]

In my opinion, it's obvious. It's all about DeBruyne's absence, the whole game was built around him, and City simply don't have a replacement for a playmaker of that caliber, and when he dropped out, the mechanism fell apart.

 

[Jean-Guy]

In my opinion, it's obvious. It's all about DeBruyne's absence, the whole game was built around him, and City simply don't have a replacement for a playmaker of that caliber, and when he dropped out, the mechanism fell apart.

I see four possible reasons:

1. The absence of Rodri and DeBryne
2. Variance kicks in for every team at some time
3. Probably last season for Pep. Seems to me there is som fatiuge from the Spaniard.
4. Some of the English players are overrated

The World’s greatest club, Real Madrid, also has experienced sub standard performances. They have no replacement for Toni Kroos. Mbappe is not integrated, But come June they will probably - as usual -lift The Champions League trophy again.

 

[Risto234]

In my opinion, it's obvious. It's all about DeBruyne's absence, the whole game was built around him, and City simply don't have a replacement for a playmaker of that caliber, and when he dropped out, the mechanism fell apart.

* Rodri. De Bruyne was injured for certain part of the season last campaign aswell and it didnt even affect them

 

[pirateglenn]

Rodri = without a doubt, the team lacks a leader for me when he is not there.

Definitely offensively weaker without KDB but that said - they have quality everywhere, teams are just setting themselves up to Counter attack City more, they are happy to have 10-20% of total match possession if it results in a draw and sometimes a win.

The top teams are having a tough time this season bar Liverpool who are on fire but again they have a relatively fit and available squad.

 

[valeski 28]

Good afternoon. The main reason is because Rodri won´t be able to play the rest of the current season.Guardiola will miss him so much.The good thing for them is that there are still many games to play

 

[Shooter74]

It's just a phase... we already know the end of the film

 

[RENEY444]

It's hard to stay on top in any endeavor .

 

[Diman111]

A simple crisis happens to all teams without exception. It will pass soon

 

[skaterick]

it is hard to stay on top . real madrid is in trouble too !

 

[Stringy]

I pray every day that they'll loose and sometimes my prayers get answered

 

[Risto234]

I pray every day that they'll loose and sometimes my prayers get answered

So did you pray earlier today right

 

[dori111]

It's simple, no rodri...

 

[Stringy]

So did you pray earlier today right

of course!!! an extra special one because Arsenal also won

 

[Acechador]

I think the main reason has been the injury and lack of minutes of Kevin De Bruyne and Doku, both give the team more possession of the ball and are essential to arm the MC attack, without them the MC loses solidity in the midfield and is exposed to quick counterattacks.

 

[valeski 28]

5 losses in a row!That had never happened to Guardiola before.The defense was a mess in today´s game.

 

[theoxy]

5 losses in a row!That had never happened to Guardiola before.The defense was a mess in today´s game.

Yes but also , they have problems with scoring goals . Lets see whats happen next at champions league .Haaland also looks bad without any motivation .

 

[Mauricio Perrotta]

The truth is that I don't follow English football much, but this loss of Manchester City sounds to me like the players letting go of their hand to Guardiola

 

[pirateglenn]

I think the main reason has been the injury and lack of minutes of Kevin De Bruyne and Doku, both give the team more possession of the ball and are essential to arm the MC attack, without them the MC loses solidity in the midfield and is exposed to quick counterattacks.

This is 100% correct but also shows the defensive frailties when Rodri isnt there, if anyone had a doubt about this Ballon D'or winner, look at the stats for City and Spain when he plays, hes a huge miss. Citys game is all based around possession, starve them of this or set a low, counter attacking press and they struggle, teams are aware of that now which is why 90% of teams have 10 men at least behind the ball.