Manchester City is in trouble. Already struggling in the Premier League, the Skyblues are now faltering in the Champions League as well. Without ideas and lacking inspiration, they fell 2-0 to Juventus in Turin on Wednesday during the sixth matchday of the group stage. In a game marred by technical errors and few clear chances, Guardiola's side delivered another lackluster performance, dropping to 22nd place with just eight points.

Despite the concerning outlook and a pivotal clash with PSG looming on January 22, Pep Guardiola offered a surprisingly positive assessment post-match. “We lacked the final action, the last precision, but I’m proud of my players. They gave everything, they tried, and we played well. Against Italian teams, it’s tough; they defend very deep and are masters in those situations,” Guardiola told TNT Sports, aiming to instill calm.

The coach emphasized that there’s room for recovery: “We have two games left and need one win. These setbacks will help us appreciate what we’ve done and improve moving forward.” Still, the stats are alarming: only one win in their last ten games, with seven losses and two draws.

Guardiola acknowledged the issue: “We know what’s wrong, but we need to find a way to turn things around. Even though we’re not getting results, we don’t feel far off. Every player must reflect and sacrifice more for the team.” With a high-stakes showdown against PSG on the horizon, time is running out to find solutions.