Hard fought game. We were good in terms of cohesion, control, its a top opponent, who we dominated. Few players with quite poor performances, Alvarez might have had his worst game for us, but Foden could done better as well. Still, they both contributed, on another day would have few G/A. Foden unlucky with a beautiful shot in first half.
Many crying hear about lack of substitions as they always do, but its exactly about long run politics within the team. To improve fitness, tie up patterns of play, build confidence for players and amongst them. Not coincidence, that many coaches follows suit with this after Pep (Tuchel yesterday for instance). Also not easy decision for manager, cause everybody wants to play.
And by the way, at the end of the game we were all over them around penalty box. Without any substitutions. We are well prepared. With time the team recover its sharpness.
