Micah Richards hits back at Peter Schmeichel for 'disrespectful' comment on Man City fans

Micah Richards hit back at Peter Schmeichel for his 'disrespectful' comments on the Manchester City supporters and atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium during their 0-0 draw against Inter Milan. Pep Guardiola's side were held by the Serie A winners in their opening Champions League fixture on Wednesday.

It's a point on the board for City in their quest to reach the knockout phase, with this year's Champions League representing a new-look format with eight league fixtures each rather than the traditional group stage. They will play four matches at home and four away, with this phase set to end in January.

There is still plenty of time for City to bounce back, but Schmeichel was less than impressed with their performance from the players and the fans. Guardiola's men had 22 shots and four clear-cut chances but couldn't break down a resolute defensive performance from Inter, who were good value for a point.

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Reflecting on City's goalless draw against Inter, he told CBS Sports: "I don't think it was a good draw, I thought it was a really boring game and I am sorry to say that. I thought Inter did really well at stopping City."

Jamie Carragher, who was in the CBS studio, replied: "Is that because you're a 'keeper?"

Schmeichel replied: "It's because I love good football, I like excitement from the crowd and it was dead, the Etihad was absolutely dead. The only people we could hear is the Inter supporters, they were good, but there was no atmosphere in the Etihad today. Normally you think 'big European nights', but it didn't happen for