Man City’s season is going down the drain, and now even the pitch is to blame. After a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Ruben Dias complained about the City Ground surface being “too dry.” City’s growing list of excuses first started with Pep Guardiola’s whining about the FA Cup ball. Now it’s the grass. What’s next—the air was too oxygenated?
Key Highlights
- Excuses Are Piling Up – First, Guardiola blamed the FA Cup ball. Now, Dias is blaming the pitch. What’s next? The wind?
- City’s Attack Looks Toothless – 69% possession against Forest, yet zero goals. Dry grass didn’t stop them before—why now?
- Worst Season in Years? – Out of the Champions League, the Carabao Cup, and unlikely to win the league. City is slipping fast.
Excuses Won’t Cut It
City was flat at Forest. Although they had 69% possession, they couldn’t break down a well-organized defense. Yes, the pitch was dry, but that doesn’t explain why their attack was toothless.
“With the pitch dry, it makes things a bit more difficult. It was [the same] last season and at Fulham too. It depends on the weather as well, and goodwill from everyone to make the game fast.”
Dias’s statement according to NBS Sport.
The Bigger Picture: City’s Worst Season in Years?
Let’s be real—this is the most mediocre City has looked in years. They’re out of the Champions League and the Carabao Cup, and unless a miracle happens, they won’t be defending the Premier League title. Instead of taking responsibility, they’re pointing fingers at external factors.
Guardiola’s men lack sharpness in big moments. Erling Haaland is missing in big games, Kevin De Bruyne’s return hasn’t been enough, and they look vulnerable defensively. But blaming the pitch? That’s a stretch from Dias.
What’s Next for City?
City is fifth in the league and needs to battle for Champions League qualification. Next up? A must-win against sixth-placed Brighton. They need results, not excuses. Maybe Guardiola should stop worrying about the ball and the grass and start figuring out why his team is so inconsistent.
