Andree Jeglertz says Manchester City’s spirited display against Chelsea proved his team can compete at the top of the Barclays Women’s Super League this season.
City fell 2-1 at Stamford Bridge after goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano. Niamh Charles’ own goal gave the visitors hope late on, but it wasn’t enough to rescue a point.
Despite the defeat, City pushed the reigning champions hard, striking the post and forcing several saves from Hannah Hampton. Jeglertz admitted frustration at the result but felt encouraged by the performance.
“Of course, we’re disappointed because I thought we deserved more in the game, especially in the second half,” he said.
“We had some challenges in the first half with how they were playing, we didn’t expect that kind of formation but when we got that sorted out, I thought we created quite a few good scoring chances. [There are] A lot of things to bring with us, and the key thing for us was to feel we’re ready to challenge, which I think we showed in the game.”
The Cityzens restricted the London side to just eight shots across the match, though the hosts made their chances count. Jeglertz stressed that his team must sharpen up in both boxes but praised their quick adaptation to his style.
He added: “It’s important with having new ideas and doing new things that it works against the big teams. But at the same time, it’s about winning. We conceded a little too easy goals I think, otherwise I don’t see that many chances from them.
“We need to be a little bit sharper in both boxes. The result is one thing, but I feel and the players as well that there are a lot of things we can bring with us for the game next week. It’s a long season, but we’re on our way.”
City return to action at home against Brighton & Hove Albion next Friday.
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