In this video
- Guardiola said of course they lost, but he did not underestimate a side that reached a Europa League semi-final last season. He pointed to how his team fought with ten against eleven.
- Asked whether the team looked as flat as in the defeat at Manchester United, Guardiola did not agree. He said they were flat in that game but not today, against a very well organised side.
- Asked whether he needed more from Rodri after two yellow cards in a minute, Guardiola said they lost the ball and the opponents are fast. He did not know, but thought the second one a little bit soft.
- Guardiola said many things have gone against them since the new year, with injuries and a player with flu. At this level, he said, it is always a little more difficult to keep the consistency they had.
- Asked about confidence after two defeats in four days, Guardiola said they have to come back. He has the feeling everything is going against them in many details, and they have to try to change it.
- Asked who impressed him, Guardiola said they are really good in short passing and long balls, with incredible runners, and very well organised. He called them a top, top team.
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