Manchester City are reeling from their seventh defeat in 10 games, leaving them teetering on the edge of missing out on Champions League qualification. The defeats have been piling up, with seven losses and just one win in their last 10 matches across all competitions. This trend has not happened under City’s manager Pep Guardiola in his previous four-year tenure.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher describes this as a “massive crisis” and claims that even the greatest managers have struggled with similar situations. He believes that Guardiola is questioning himself, wondering why he signed the contract extension. The defeat at Juventus has left many pundits scratching their heads, as it’s unprecedented for City to suffer such consecutive losses under Guardiola.
Guardiola has tried various tactics, systems, and player positions but still finds himself lost for answers. This crisis marks a stark departure from his previous success, leaving him with no experience of this situation. Carragher likens the situation to one that coaches around the world have faced, making it hard not to admire Guardiola’s plight.
The team’s statistics are alarming, with 21 goals conceded in nine games since November and eight consecutive away games without a clean sheet. The Manchester City players will face a crunch match against Paris Saint-Germain next month before hosting Club Brugge at home. In the meantime, they also face a tough derby match against rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
Guardiola has acknowledged questioning his own abilities but claims to be stable and determined to find solutions. He accepts that the team’s goal now is to secure a top-24 finish in the Champions League table, with just one or three points needed. The fate of Man City hangs in the balance as they navigate this crisis under Guardiola’s guidance.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29327/13271951/man-city-in-turmoil-and-pep-guardiola-is-struggling-to-find-a-solution-says-jamie-carragher