Pep Guardiola accuses his Manchester City side of playing with fear in Leverkusen loss

• ‘You have to try things and we didn’t,’ says Guardiola

• He will recall rested players against Leeds on Saturday

Pep Guardiola has accused Manchester City’s players of performing with fear in their 2-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen. The head coach made 10 changes for the Champions League match and said those selected had not taken the risks needed to win.

After two straight losses, City hope to return to form when Leeds visit on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side have won once in their past six Premier League games, leaving them in the relegation zone. Guardiola is likely to recall many of those rested from the start on Tuesday.