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Pep Guardiola outlines Man City half-time changes he made in RB Leipzig comeback
28.11.2023 - 23:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Manchester City dressing room was relaxed at halftime as they found themselves two goals down against RB Leipzig, as they focussed on tactical changes that sparked their comeback win.
City were awful in the first 45 minutes against Leipzig, who scored twice on the break and forced countless errors from the Blues. But three changes turned the game in City's favour and they scored the three goals needed to win the game and top their Champions League group with a game to spare.
Pep Guardiola was visibly angry in the first half, but says there were no raised words in the dressing room at the break.
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"We had to be relaxed as possible and we reacted really well," he told TNT Sports. "We are first in the group and I am very satisfied for the reaction at the end. The team runs and fights and has spirit.
"We changed with our press. Rico [Lewis] was again exceptional and Phil [Foden] in the final third had decisive movements. I think Jeremy [Doku] changed our rhythm."
Speaking in his press conference, Guardiola also mentioned the mood at halftime, insisting there was no disappointment and highlighted the threat that he expected from Leipzig.
"Not about disappointment, had to do something abou their high pressing," he said. "I admit I didn't think they would play five at the back, playing 5-4-1. I had to change something. Our pressing wasn't good. Important thing is second half it helps us.
"I am pretty sure today if we have to win the game to qualify we would not play the way we play. But we talked about the problems we have [in the first half]. I know Leipzig.
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