Man City's pressing a cause for concern?

Mateo Kovacic during Manchester City's defeat at BrightonImage source, Getty Images
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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards spoke to BBC Match of the Day about the Blues' struggles: "The international break has come at the right time, and I think Guardiola is right to mention the injuries [to key players].

"The most defining thing for me is that they aren't pressing any more. When they do press, they go in as individuals.

"When you lose the best midfielder Europe [Rodri] it's always going to be a strain on your team, but they are just too easy to play through at this moment.

"They are just playing as a team of individuals."

Listen to the full analysis on BBC iPlayer