Guardiola: Our failure is not Neuer’s fault

Bayern Munich head coach Guardiola declares that Bayern Munich losing to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League group is not Neuer’s fault.

At the Champions League group match, Bayern Munich away 0-2 loses to Arsenal. Arsenal score the first goal by using Neuer’s muff, and Ozil scores right before the game ends, which helps Arsenal lock the victory.

But Guardiola refuses to blame Neuer for their failure. He says “In my life, I have never blamed someone for his decision. Neuer has several excellent saves, and we lose the game not because of him. This is soccer and the final score line sometimes can’t reflect the real situation on the field.”

The possession percentage of Bayern Munich at this match is up to 73%. About this, Guardiola adds “Possession of the ball is our option and Arsenal don’t want us to control the ball. We create enough chances to win. I’m so proud of my team, for we play away with courage and snatch possession from Arsenal.”

“Sometimes you can score and sometimes you can’t. We play well until the rivals score. Finally, we take the back-three format. Bayern Munich attack everywhere and get chances to control the match, but at last, Arsenal score twice while we get nothing.”