Micah Richards: Manchester City were just too tired against Bayern Munich

Micah Richards has blamed Manchester City’s thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich on tiredness.

The powerful full-back, who was a surprise starter at the Etihad Stadium, was powerless to stop Bayern as they romped to a 3-1 victory.

But despite the loss, Richards blames the gulf in class on fatigue, and has backed City to bounce back to their best soon.

‘We knew they were a really good team and they showed that. That is why they are champions,’ said Richards.

‘They didn’t play with a striker and there was so much movement. It felt like they had an extra man and I wish them all the best.

‘We tried but there were some tired legs out there.

‘Hopefully we can now improve.’

City now sit second in their Champions League group behind Bayern, but face back-to-back clashes with CSKA Moscow with Manuel Pellegrini’s men still looking to win their group.

Culled from metro