‘We know the quality they have’ – Issa Diop on Man City defeat and formation switch

Ipswich Town defender Issa Diop reflected on his team's 3-2 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, stating that a slow first-half performance cost the Blues. Manchester City opened the scoring through Phil Foden before Daizen Maeda leveled on a counter-attack. A brace from Erling Haaland subsequently secured victory for the hosts, rendering Zian Flemming's late penalty a consolation.

Diop expressed mixed emotions of pride and frustration following the match, noting that Ipswich improved in the second half. Ipswich adapted to a 3-4-2-1 formation with a back five, which Diop said required only minor adjustments. Diop emphasised that the squad took positives from the game as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest at Portman Road.