Guardiola explains why the defeat was so painful

The match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City in the 28th round of the English Premier League was very intense and uncompromising. Although the "city" dominated throughout the game, the victory went to Nottingham Forest. The only goal scored by Callum Hudson-Odoi brought the hosts 3 points.

After this defeat, Manchester City remained in 4th place in the table, while Nottingham Forest rose to 3rd place with 51 points.

Guardiola's reaction to the defeat

After the match, Josep Guardiola spoke about his team's performance and the reasons for the defeat.

Guardiola:
"It was a tough game. We tried to control the long passes to Wood and the quick attacks of the opponent. But in the second half we made one mistake and Callum Hudson-Odoi took advantage of that.

It's not easy to play against Nottingham Forest, they have been playing great this season. It's no wonder they are moving up the table."

"In the first half we created three or four good chances but we couldn't take them. The second half was under a lot of pressure and relatively slow. We struggled to get from the defensive line to the attack."

Analysis: What was lacking?

Key figures in the match:
1. Ball possession – 69%
2. Shots on goal – 14 (only 3 on target)
3. Opponent shots – 9 (4 on target)

These figures show that Manchester City had a positional advantage, but could not create effective attacks.

The reliable play of Abdukodyr Khusanov and the defenders left the opponent with few chances. However, the only mistake made cost the team the defeat. The somewhat uncertain play of Josko Guardiola and Ederson allowed Callum Hudson-Odoi to score the only goal. Ineffectiveness in attack – Haaland received few passes, and De Bruyne could not create clear chances.

City look ahead

Manchester City must learn from this defeat and continue their title fight. Now they have a crucial match against Brighton on March 15.

City's next tasks:
- Improve the effectiveness of their attack.
- Increase caution when passing backwards.
- Strengthen their defense against the opponent's counterattacks.

The Brighton-Manchester City match on March 15 will be a serious test for Guardiola's men! Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”