After Ipswich's 1-4 defeat against Manchester City in the 2nd round of the Premier League, the team's manager, McKenna, spoke to the media and gave an in-depth analysis and reflection on the match.
McKenna began by emphasizing the team's unity and indomitable spirit during the game, "We regrouped and came together and didn't give up too much, even for most of the second half. It's a process we have to go through early in the season, gaining experience and adapting to the pace of the Premier League as quickly as possible by playing at such a high intensity."
McKenna had high praise for his team's first goal: "It was great to score our first goal, it was a very well planned conversion that went exactly as we had planned. It was unfortunate that we couldn't enjoy the moment longer and find consistency in the game, but the goal certainly gave the team confidence and momentum."
At the same time, McKenna was honest about the team's problems in the game, "The first goal we conceded was a mistake in one-on-one defense, while the second goal was a problem with our overall coordination. From a tactical point of view, it wasn't a big problem, but the players need to focus more on the game and reduce such low-level mistakes."
For the upcoming matches, McKenna said that the team will make the most of the experience: "If we can make good use of this experience, it will be two very good games for us (against Liverpool and Manchester City). It's a really tough game against City, especially as it's their home debut this season and they have a fan favorite back at the club. But we know we are still a work in progress and it takes time and patience."
Finally, McKenna is confident about the future of the team: "In the last stage of the transfer window, we brought in many new players, which will take some time to integrate and adapt. But we are confident that as the games progress and the understanding between the players increases, we will be able to show better athleticism. The positive aspects from these two games have laid a solid foundation for our journey this season."
