The Sky Blues are aiming to regroup when they face Leeds United later today after losing back-to-back matches against the Magpies in the Premier League and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, as experienced as I am as a manager I'll carry this insight forward.
The Manchester City manager is probably bringing back those he gave a break to against the German team when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Leeds aim to turn things around at the Etihad Stadium with the manager's job in some doubt. Leeds United are 18th in the table of the English football, and after this match, a important stretch approaches for the coach who, just months ago, won promotion from the second tier.
Truthfully, things aren't fun right now; we face criticism. However, I won't shy away. I was aware of how passionate this organization is from the first day. If you're not up for the pressure steer clear of managing Leeds. I didn't anticipate this term to be an simple task.
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