Gael Clichy Discusses Manchester City’s Recent Form Decline

Gael Clichy, who previously played as a full-back for Arsenal and Manchester City, recently addressed the club’s decline in performance during the latest broadcast of BBC 5 Live’s Planet Premier League. He stated: “I haven’t been worried for City up to the last game. I’m not saying I’m worried, but that’s the very first time I thought, ‘OK, we’re not talking about crisis, but there is something going on’.” Regarding the potential for increased game time for academy players, Clichy remarked: “We have this idea of City because it used to be like having a big squad, full of big players, but if you really look now, you will have maybe nine, let’s say 11.” He continued, observing that: “All of a sudden, we’re not talking about a team in terms of squad depth being equipped to actually do what they’re supposed to do. Of course, we can talk about the academy and we want to see more players getting through the academy, but it’s not in this moment in a time of the season that you’re going to risk players. You’re not going to risk them because they’re going to cost you points.” The complete episode is available for listening on BBC Sounds. Sandi Toksvig’s program features Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Additionally, interactive segments offer opportunities to sing along to tracks by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are set to return for the Longleat Safari Park festivities. Other programming explores subjects ranging from microplastics in air, soil, and waterways to the scale of food waste during this period. This content is copyrighted by BBC 2024. The BBC states it is not accountable for the content found on external websites and provides information regarding its policy on external linking.