MANUEL AKANJI has revealed the one major issue he found with Manchester City’s new fourth kit.
Pep Guardiola’s side donned the new strip during their Champions League clash with Inter Milan on Wednesday – despite playing at home.
The new blue, yellow and white shirt has been co-designed by lifelong City fan and Oasis singer Noel Gallagher.
But some supporters have branded it one of the worst they have ever seen.
Man City defender Akanji wasn’t as harsh when giving his opinion after the match.
However, he did highlight one major issue.
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The Swiss star explained: “I like it a lot. I’d seen it already before I was at the shooting when we did it for Puma.
“One action I got confused with the referee on the sideline, I thought it was Bernardo (Silva) so I passed the ball to him.
“But otherwise I like the kit a lot and I’m looking forward to playing more in it.”
Officials wore bright yellow shirts and socks with black shorts during the Champions League clash.
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And in the second half, Akanji appeared to get the two yellows mixed up and accidentally passed the ball to a linesman.
The match between City and Inter ended 0-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite the result, Guardiola was pleased with his team’s performance.
He said: “It was a difficult match, but we knew it beforehand.
“Inter are a wonderful team. They defended well and were dangerous on the counterattack. But we played well in the second half and had at least 4-5 chances.
“But we are also a fantastic team. I am very happy to coach this group and be able to attack against a team that defends so well. And let’s not forget they’re the Italian champions.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
