Humiliated in the stable itself

Humiliated in the stable itself

Oldham - reinforced James Milner, Joleon Lescott, Joe Hart, Samir Nasri, Gael Clichy and Manchester City in an unexpected defeat of Oldham 1-2 in a preseason game last Wednesday, local time.

Despite the defeat of League One, Citizens do not panic. City coaching staff who is now the manager of the Elite Development Squad Attilio Lombardo, in fact satisfied.

Lombardo pleased that the City star who played at Euro 2012 could increase the level of fitnesnya. In the preseason, returns the fitness is more important than the result.

Interestingly, the match at the border of the park are the citizens to use a 3-5-2 formation. The party itself was held for those who deliberately do not come pre-season tour to China and Malaysia in Asia.

"This is a great day. It is important for players to improve their fitness level. I think it is more important than the outcome, "Lombardo said, quoted by the Daily Mail, Wednesday (01/08/2012).

"I spoke with Roberto last night before returning to Manchester and he asked me if it is possible to use three defenders?" Said Lombardo.

"I do not know what the training will be used later in the Premier League. Some can be played as we and others use 4-4-2," said Lombardo.

"(Robin van Persie Problem) we still have a month to ensure our goal. Although there will be no new players, the team is strong enough, even now, "said Lombardo.