Pellegrini early on tried a lot of through balls that didn't work, then he just started giving the ball away and getting dispossessed. He wasn't made for this game, Atleti are so physical, Strootman would have been much better. Luckily Torres was awful as well.
Haha I think you guys should relax a little on Pellegrini. I'd give him a little more time this half, if it doesn't improve, then bring DDR/Strootman in. I think he's still got a little magic to offer in this match.
Id have rather we'd played our best XI and put it to bed rather than now waiting for the Quarabag game.
Thankfully we can afford to lose this. Still just way too lethargic. It looked like they were trying to play without exerting too much energy.