If you have seen my interviews in the past and the way how I talk about our manager then you can believe me. Zinchenko's wife, Vlada Sedan, who works as a TV reporter, hit out at Guardiola in extraordinary fashion following City's 3-1 loss against Lyon. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? We did some good things in the game but we made mistakes in both areas, and that’s why we lost. “First of all, I didn’t say anything bad or judgmental about our tactics so don’t confuse my words please,” he said in a lengthy Instagram post. And Man City player Zinchenko’s wife, Vlada Sedan, joined the masses in criticising Guardiola after the match as she discussed the performance with her husband on a vlog. "Perhaps I have no right to say this, perhaps Zinchenko will forbid me. "At such a crucial moment, making such an experimental tactic for Man City is a bummer. We have five people just off the game.”. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. "I simply have no words, because to have such a line-up… look what players play at Man City, what a bench. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Zinchenko's future at the Etihad is uncertain after the 23-year-old struggled with injuries last season and made just 19 Premier League appearances. “We have to do better than that. "But to put it mildly, and in order not to swear, this is completely Guardiola's fault.”. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. 1m Followers, 337 Following, 476 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Alex Zinchenko (@zinchenko_96) Literally few clubs in the world can boast such reserves.". Well, Martin Lewis has just given the definitive answer, EXCLUSIVE: Tree surgeon, 32, 'no one guessed was an addict' dies in M&S toilet, EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Lane, from Carmarthen, south west Wales, is one of tens of thousands of people in England and Wales who have died after taking heroin over the past decade, Police break up party in tiny B&B room after guests say 'they can't drink in pubs', Nine young people 'trashed' the two-person suite at Beldon House in Grimsby while breaching coronavirus lockdown rules "as they can’t drink together in their own houses 
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"What can you say if everything is clear anyway? Although she is a journalist, she is also a fan ... in the video you can see her emotions straight after the game and she gave an opinion like all fans do because she wanted us to do better. Do you agree with Vlada Sedan's criticisms of City's tactics in the Lyon defeat? The Premier League runners-up were dumped out of the European competition at the quarter-final stage after a shock 3-1 defeat to Lyon this month. His statement reads: "Guys, I need to say a few things about this interview. "In the video you can see her emotions straight after the game and she gave an opinion like all fans do because she wanted us to do better. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 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Guardiola was criticised for his tactics during the match, which saw City field an unusual XI with three centre-backs and leave many of their creative stars on the bench. 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Oleksandr Zinchenko … The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. You can unsubscribe at any time. They were almost all behind the ball line. If you have seen my interviews in the past and the way how I talk about our manager then you can believe me. Asked what the City boss had said in the aftermath of the tie, Zinchenko told Sedan's Youtube vlog: “Guardiola didn't even enter the locker room, and didn't say a word after the match. "It’s disappointing, but now it’s time for holidays. Although she is a journalist, she is also a fan. Our. She said: “This is Guardiola's puncture. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? "I was explaining that we as players understand the effect tactics have and how given we have such great experience, we can adapt to the tactics we are given. “For the first 25 minutes or so we struggled to find our rhythm, and though I had the feeling we were a lot better in the second half, in this competition you have to be perfect. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. “In the first half, Lyon played very organised at the back. Zinchenko was an unused substitute for the clash - and his partner has put the blame firmly on Guardiola's shoulders after the defeat. At such a crucial moment, making such an experimental tactic for City is a bummer.