John Stones has admitted emotions of “anger and frustration” in the direction of Manchester Metropolis’s dramatic collapse in opposition to Actual Madrid.
An Erling Haaland penalty put Metropolis 2-1 up in Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first leg, however former Cityzen Brahim Diaz tied issues up with 4 minutes to go earlier than Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner sealed a well-known comeback.
It was the newest blow in a protracted line of irritating outcomes for Metropolis this season and, with the Premier League champions now susceptible to failing to qualify for the knockout phases of the Champions League, Stones didn’t shrink back from voicing his disappointment.
“I do not know easy methods to put it into phrases immediately, it is so uncooked and irritating for everybody,” Stones stated after the ultimate whistle.
“We had been within the sport till so late after which it is two conditions that occur and we concede. It is irritating as a defender to come back away with that consequence. It is a feeling of anger and frustration.”
Supervisor Pep Guardiola insisted everybody on the membership should take accountability for the crew’s struggles – “It is simply unhealthy choices, that is all. Everybody has to take accountability. I take it. It is not about you and me, it is everybody” – and Stones agreed along with his boss’ evaluation.
“We have to see video games out higher,” the centre-back continued post-game. “The supervisor stated we have to take accountability for what we do on the pitch, I feel we try this. We have to step up when these unhealthy moments occur.
“We had an incredible alternative to go to the Bernabeu with a 2-1 lead. It is not achieved. We have now to remain optimistic, which is troublesome now.
“Because the supervisor says we have to have a look at ourselves and take accountability.”