Manchester City‘s Champions League struggles continued as they fell to a 1-0 defeat away at Juventus on Wednesday.
Mario Mandzukic opened the scoring in the 18th minute of an ill-tempered affair, and while City had their chances, they were unable to breach the Old Lady-an improving force in Serie A in recent weeks following their own miserable start to the season.
Fernando and Raheem Sterling will be particularly disappointed at having missed fine chances to equalise for the visitors, as Pellegrini’s side cede the initiative in their Champions League group.
Here are the Manchester City Player Ratings following their 1-0 defeat by Juventus.
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Joe Hart: 7/10
Unfortunate to be on the losing side, as Hart regularly brings his best game to the Champions League. Replaced by Willy Caballero late on.
Bacary Sagna: 6/10
A troubled evening, perhaps suggesting Sagna’s past his best for these truly elite evenings. Outshone by Alex Sandro.
Martin Demichelis: 6/10
Valuable late block from Paulo Dybala, but was at fault for Mario Mandzukic.
Nicolas Otamendi: 6/10
Struggled at times, but at least he was more consistent than the error-prone Eliaquim Mangala
Gael Clichy: 6.5/10
Unspectacular in defence, and contributed little in attack.
Fernando: 5.5/10
Guilty of an absolutely horrible miss, will it come back to haunt City?
Fernandinho: 7/10
One of City’s better players, dynamism and energy covered for the failings of his teammates.
Jesus Navas: 6/10
Injured in the first half, an his mobility, and perhaps, his confidence, was clearly affected.
Yaya Toure: 6.5/10
Strong showing towards the end of the match, but Yaya was eclipsed by Juve’s midfielders-notably Paul Pogba-during the first 45 minutes.
Kevin De Bruyne: 6/10
For all his energy, bustle and style, there was precious little in the way of end product from De Bruyne.
Sergio Aguero: 6/10
Not quite at his best, and snatched at his half chances. Replaced with over 20 minutes still to play.
Substitutes
Raheem Sterling: 5.5/10
Could have emerged as a hero on the night, but missed a fine effort when he should have done so much better.
Willy Caballero: 6/10
Fabian Delph: 6/10