City v. Copenhagen: Player ratings from a frustrating Champions League night

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - OCTOBER 11: Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City reacts after being substituted off during the UEFA Champions League group G match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - OCTOBER 11: Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City reacts after being substituted off during the UEFA Champions League group G match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – OCTOBER 11: Sergio Gomez of Manchester City is shown a red card by match referee Artur Dias during the UEFA Champions League group G match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – OCTOBER 11: Sergio Gomez of Manchester City is shown a red card by match referee Artur Dias during the UEFA Champions League group G match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ederson – 6

Never had too much to do in the goal and nearly gave away an own goal in the opening five minutes.

Joao Cancelo – 7

Played on both flanks and performed as you expect from the in-form defender. Could’ve won the game with a shot from outside the box in the closing minutes.

Manuel Akanji – 6.5

Played out of his normal position and his comfortability failed to show at right back, particularly going forward. Defended impressively though.

Aymeric Laporte – 7

Had an involvement in winning the penalty and looked solid. Came off with a few minutes to go and looked like an injury had returned.

Sergio Gomez – 3

Feel for the guy. He made an error by getting on the wrong side of the attacker and gave away the foul, ultimately a decision that cost City the chance to dominate in Copenhagen.

Rodri – 7 MOTM

Unluckily had a goal disallowed for a harsh handball. Played as a centre-back in some stages of the second half so was unable to contribute going forward as much. Didn’t put a foot wrong though.

Ilkay Gundogan – 7

The midfield got overrun at times but that wasn’t his fault. Good in possession but largely kept it simple.

Kevin De Bruyne – 6.5

Had a better second half and tested the ‘keeper a few times in the game. Probably hampered by the red-card decision and change of tactics.

Maybe I am judging him harshly but that’s his high standards.

Jack Grealish – 5.5

Can’t remember anything from the game that he improved. Hugged the touchline when playing  the second striker, isolating Alvarez even more.

Riyad Mahrez -4

Can’t really fault him for the handball as a harsh decision but his penalty was poor, which ultimately denied the three points.

Julian Alvarez – 5.5

Didn’t do enough in the game despite being isolated from the tactical changes following the red card. Can only remember a shot from him in the first half.

Substitutes

Ruben Dias – 6.5

Defended impressively after replacing Mahrez on 32 minutes.