Manchester City Faces Unprecedented Crisis Under Guardiola
A string of five consecutive defeats has exposed vulnerabilities in City's squad, raising questions about injuries, tactics, and player form.
- Manchester City has suffered five straight losses across all competitions, marking the worst run in Pep Guardiola's managerial career and the club's poorest form since 2006.
- Key injuries, including the long-term absence of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and other pivotal players like Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Dias, have significantly impacted City's performance and defensive stability.
- Guardiola has defended his approach, emphasizing trust in his players and refusing to overhaul tactics, despite criticism and calls for adjustments to address the team's struggles.
- Kevin De Bruyne, returning from injury, described the situation as chaotic, citing a lack of cohesion and struggles in both penalty areas as major issues for the team.
- City faces Feyenoord in the Champions League tonight, with Guardiola calling for full commitment from his players as they attempt to break the losing streak and regain momentum.