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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Pep Guardiola accuses his Manchester City side of playing with fear in Leverkusen loss

Pep Guardiola did not enjoy Tuesday’s home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in which he made 10 changes to his Manchester City side.
Pep Guardiola did not enjoy Tuesday’s home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in which he made 10 changes to his Manchester City side. Photograph: Peter Powell/Reuters

Pep Guardiola has accused Manchester City’s players of performing with fear in their 2-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen. The head coach made 10 changes for the Champions League match and said those selected had not taken the risks needed to win.

After two straight losses, City hope to return to form when Leeds visit on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side have won once in their past six Premier League games, leaving them in the relegation zone. Guardiola is likely to recall many of those rested from the start on Tuesday.

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