Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias has hit out at Southampton for sitting back and wasting time as they were held to a goalless draw by their bottom side. City
had 71.8 per cent of the possession, created 26 shots and five on target but failed to score and missed the chance to tie Arsenal in second place. “It
‘s frustrating to play against teams like that,” Dias said after the full-time whistle at St Mary’s. “In moments like this, every point means something for us. “
They didn’t even try to play football, they were just wasting time the whole game. I felt like they weren’t trying to win the game and were just waiting to defend.
“It’s not good for the game, it’s not good for anyone including them. The funny thing is we did what Aaron Ramsdale did once and got a yellow card straight away.
“Ramsdale did 20 times and the referee let play continue. It obviously slows down the game. And it continues to be beneficial for Southampton. “
I saw a completely different Southampton than the last time I met them. I don’t know how many times they have been lying on the ground to waste time. “
We are used to it, but usually the opponent at least tries to win or play some football. Today it was the opposite. “
We tried to be as respectful as possible with the referee. สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ We spoke to him to say that the opponent is slowing down the game and nobody likes to watch football like that. “
The referee has to help us control time-wasting. Southampton players were lying on the ground for no reason and it happened throughout the game. “
It is unfortunate that Southampton used to those kinds of tactics, but it happened. We have to increase our movements and speed. It is not easy because the pitch is dry today and it is hot because the sun is shining, but we have to improve.”