Liverpool have the advantage in this match, they have the squad depth to rotate players effectively and maintain their competitiveness. Manchester City players complained about the number of games they have to play because of the new Champions League format. I think the players are not ready mentally and physically for the busy calendar, it’s no surprise that they are fatigue and are sustaining injuries. I think the number of fixtures should be reduced from next season so the players w can be fit and maintain the quality of the game.
Manchester City players ought not to make such complaints because they are not playing more matches than other European counterparts. They are playing the tournaments they qualified for just like other teams so they have to change their mentality else they will keep failing like they are doing now. I know injuries is a major challenge confronting the team but they can always adjust to remain competitive because there is never any match they played with less players as a result of those injuries.
If they continue complaining, they might have excuse as to why they lost to Liverpool which is already looking set to win them and increase the gap between both teams in the table to make winning the league easier for Liverpool. Now is really not the time for complaints but seriousness and sacrifice.