Jesse Marsch Post Man City
Don't think it's good with his knee and obviously with way we are, we will miss him very much because he is in many ways the heart and soul as a leader. Someone who stands up to big challenges. Hearts and minds with him and his family. Speedy recovery.
Knee?
Scan, but don't want to speak too soon. Not great, but we will see.
[Cooper?]
Liam had weird feeling in his knee after a pass. Nobody sure what it is. He will need a scan and we are hopeful it's not a major issue. Probably was a big factor in set-pieces. Defended so well on set-pieces and if you take out those two goals, the first 70 were pretty good. Team like City can hurt you in so many ways, but we had a lot of control. Challenged the guys. Proud of them. Best part is we saw the fans' response. A 4-0 loss at home and you saw so much passion and love for this team and this club. Some people may have felt I was being facvetious bout best club vs best team, but I meant that
Five at the back a surprise?
I played a lot in my trainer career with three at the back and it can be effective if the players understand and it was not perfect, but they executed the plan with and without the ball. Shame is the two set-pieces are the difference on the day.
How to improve composure?
Not quite able to slow the game down. Another day we maybe manage it better. Joffy chance, Ederson ridiculous save. IF we feel we can play like that against City, we can do it against anyone.
Confidence vs Arsenal and Chelsea?
Wanted to look each other in the eye at FT and know that was our best. We did that. Ready for the next four massive challenges. Think we can do that. Knew this would not be easy. Came from vacation and into a battle. Still believe it will go to the wire. The ay they work, their desire to do whatever it takes. Won't be easy, but we will keep pushing.
Clear idea of why the team is where it is now?
So much has changed. Only taking positives from this. Almost a write off game. Performance mattered. Not a 4-0 match. Would have said that at 3-0 and they pile on another one
Referee yellow?
Human behaviour 101. If the ref is not behaving in a way I think is appropriately and I ask for things to change and they don't change then I must change my behaviour to change his. After my yellow I don't think it's a coincidence City get the next yellow. When you lay the biggest clubs, this is normal. Seen it in UCL, the big clubs get the calls and you have to fight.
Losing Dallas hurts?
Yeah, he's the heart and soul. He will be missed, but you have to think about the person and hope he's going to be okay. All our minds with him and his family.
Referee yellow?
Human behaviour 101. If the ref is not behaving in a way I think is appropriately and I ask for things to change and they don't change then I must change my behaviour to change his. After my yellow I don't think it's a coincidence City get the next yellow. When you lay the biggest clubs, this is normal. Seen it in UCL, the big clubs get the calls and you have to fight.
Hard to keep the pressure of the battle out?
Pressure is a reality, but we have to control our emotions within that. Live within realities. More we focus on ourselves the more we focus on results. The table, this is a loss, but in many ways I think it's a win. I feel it's a win even though it's 4-0.