"It is not about one result; it is in the performance. Of course, results help performances but I'm not very disappointed about Newcastle,"
"The last one [against Leverkusen], yes, because of my decisions and because we didn't try, it's as simple as that. In football when you play on the green you have to try things and we didn't try."
"I think they played not to make mistakes, not to play to do something. It was a good lesson for me. As experienced as I am as a manager, it was a good lesson for me for the future."
Manchester City lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad after the manager made ten changes to the side that lost to Newcastle. City produced 1.78 expected goals and created three big chances but lacked initiative and confidence during the match. The manager accepted responsibility for his decisions and described the performance as a failure to try on the pitch, calling the match a lesson for future choices. City travel to face Leeds United next in the Premier League, and Rodri remains absent but is reported to be not far from returning.
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