adminMANCHESTER. — Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said his side are suffering from a crisis of confidence after they suffered a humiliating 2-1 home defeat by CSKA Moscow in the Champions League soccer on Wednesday.
A woeful performance underpinned by dreadful defending, poor discipline and a lack of character caused a loss that City could ill-afford as they bid to reach the Champions League last 16.
After Seydou Doumbia scored twice a visibly frustrated City side were reduced to nine men following the sendings-off of substitute Fernandinho and goalscorer Yaya Toure.
City are without a win in four Group E games and face a daunting task to qualify, hosting Bayern Munich, who have won all four games, and travelling to AS Roma in their remaining two matches.
Since first qualifying for the Champions League in 2011 City have flattered to deceive and given that their poor run has extended to their domestic campaign, including shock defeats by West Ham United and Newcastle United in league and cup, Pellegrini acknowledged his side may have a serious problem. — Soccernet.
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