""I always had the belief of the long season and everyone had to be involved but maybe it was too much. They played not to make mistakes instead of doing what we had to do. "It was not the performance that we thought. I take full responsibility. We missed something. We missed an incredible opportunity and now we need to fight in the next games.""
""If we win it wouldn't be a problem so I have to accept it that maybe it's a lot.""
""It is a very tight programme for all teams. The normal rotation (number of changes) for a Champions League team is 5.5 players but no matter who they put on the pitch is a quality team.""
Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, marking Pep Guardiola's 100th match in the competition. Guardiola made ten changes to his starting lineup after the Newcastle loss, aiming to involve the whole squad across a long season, but the extensive rotation undermined the team's performance. Players appeared cautious and failed to execute the usual approach, producing a below-par display and missed opportunities. Guardiola accepted full responsibility for the decision and its outcome. Leverkusen overcame a luggage delay to secure a memorable victory and prompt fan celebration at full-time.
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