AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia has accepted responsibility for their 7-1 thrashing by Champions League opponents Bayern Munich. The Giallorossi had won all six competitive matches on home turf this season before the 7-1 mauling.
"It was a tactical collapse more than a psychological one. We weren't aggressive enough and allowed Bayern to play," Garcia told Sky Sport Italia.
"I am the first one who made the mistake, it is not the fault of the players, the first half approach was my fault entirely. It was the wrong strategy, we should've been more closed up and try to hit them on the counter-attack.
"Once we were a goal down after 10 minutes, we ran forward and that played into Bayern's hands. We were too eager to get it back on track and left spaces that Bayern took advantage of. We should've kept our heads and waited for the right chance.
"We had a good reaction after the break, their goalkeeper prevented us scoring a couple more, but I am disappointed by the two goals we conceded late on. We wanted to prove there is pride in this squad and we did that in the second half.
"Now we must lift our heads and the only good news is Manchester City's draw, which allows us to stay second in the group."
