Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna spoke to BBC Sport after the defeat: “We regrouped and stayed together. We got through most of the second half without giving up too much. That was a challenge for us at this stage of the season.”
“The way the fixtures have turned out, it’s about learning lessons and adapting as quickly as possible. There are positives we can take with us.
“It was great for us that we scored our first goal. It was a really successful transition, exactly as planned. It’s just a shame that we couldn’t enjoy it longer and bring stability into the game.”
“The first goal was a one-on-one and you know you have to defend against that. The second goal was a mistake. From a tactical point of view, it was not a big problem. The players gathered on the pitch and said that we need to have a stable phase.”
“If we learn from this, it will be two good games for us (Liverpool and Manchester City). This is a really difficult game – playing against Manchester City – their first game back in their stadium and with the fans’ favourite player back at the club.
“We still don’t have enough players. We brought in a lot of new players late (in the transfer window). We know we are still in the development phase and that will remain the case for a while. Both games have big positive aspects and that prepares us for the season.”
