I think he was banking on Tuchel doing his usual timid approach in finals. To be fair, as soon as Chelsea saw what was in front of them they made the most of the space, could be further ahead. De Bruyne distraught…..Sterling made captain in his place. Really?
City now have a centre forward and a holding midfielder. Pep, too clever for his own good sometimes. 25 minutes to rescue it.
Just needs to get Sterling off now, Reece James has won that battle. James and Chilwell looking like a strong pairing in wide positions, perhaps start for England? Nearly out of sight there, but my neighbour telegraphed it.
If his time at City comes to an end without them winning the Champions League, Pep, with all the talent and money at his disposal, should be seen as having failed. He has to shoulder the blame for tonight, if they can’t score in the next few minutes. Agree with Col, Guardiola out thought himself. Fourth official a city fan. Seven minutes! ****ing Mahrez has done nothing as well.
Yep. I missed the first half, but this was a massive ego flop by Pep. Picking Sterling. No holding midfielder. No centre forward. Tit.