Pep Guardiola says he “liked everything” about Manchester City’s display despite being frustrated by Inter Milan in their Champions League opener.
A resolute Inter display prevented Guardiola’s men from performing at their best as they struggled to create many chances at the Etihad.
But despite only claiming a point, the Catalan boss said he did not have any issues with the way his side applied themselves.
The 53-year-old told TNT Sports: “Inter are a team that defends really well. They are the masters of defending and transition as well.
“We conceded one-and-a-half chances and we couldn’t create many chances when a team defends 11 players so deep.
“I’m pleased with our performance, I liked everything.”
“We played so good, I love my team. We are a fantastic team.”
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Ilkay Gundogan went the closest for the 2023 winners with two late chances, with Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol also denied by Yann Sommer.
And Inter may well have secured a victory for themselves had Matteo Darmian and Henrikh Mkhitaryan been able to convert two golden chances.
Defender Ruben Dias was in agreement with his manager that it was a positive display by City despite not being able to take all three points.
Dias said: “It was a very intense game against a strong opponent.
“We knew what was coming, they are a top team as well and they are used to winning, so we were not going to have an easy job.
“The team had a great performance, we were very close to scoring. We take it and we move forwards. It was a good test for us.”
City face Slovan Bratislava in their next Champions League game, while they come to blows with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
