Bournemouth were left to rue fine margins in the closing stages at the Etihad Stadium as the club’s season opener in the top flight ended in defeat.
The French full-back completed the entire match and coped admirably with Phil Foden’s threat on home soil, yet the south coast outfit slumped to a 2-1 loss despite holding an advantage deep into stoppage time.
Truffert expressed his frustration at the outcome but insisted there were encouraging aspects to build upon.
He told the local newspaper that the contest had been a stern examination and that tight margins had ultimately proved decisive.
The defender maintained that his team had displayed promising qualities throughout and stressed the importance of maintaining those elements heading into the next fixture.
He acknowledged the disappointment of the result but urged continued hard work and expressed confidence that a home encounter in front of their own supporters would yield a more favourable outcome.
The Cherries boss had described his team as insufficiently aggressive when defending during both goals, and Truffert conceded that fatigue may have played a role in that respect.
He explained that the squad had invested significant effort throughout the match but rejected any notion of using tiredness as a reason for the defeat.
As the manager had observed, greater proactiveness was required rather than a reactive approach, though once again the fine margins had proven costly.
The player emphasised the need to persist with their efforts and ensure such patterns were not repeated in upcoming fixtures.
With their slender advantage intact, Bournemouth did opt to drop deeper during the latter stages, and Truffert conceded that a more assertive approach with possession might have served them better.
He reflected that his side had spent considerable periods under pressure but acknowledged the inherent difficulty of playing away at one of the division’s strongest sides.
He reiterated that the contest had hinged on small details and while he believed they had performed adequately, retaining the ball more effectively and assuming greater risk could have altered the outcome.
However, against such opponents, their relentless pressing made life particularly challenging.
Truffert commendated the spirit demonstrated by the group against a side who had finished runners-up the previous campaign and expressed overall contentment with his own display.
He stated that he had given his utmost, though he recognised room for improvement as defeat inevitably prompts reflection on areas that could have been executed better.
Despite experiencing tiredness as the match wore on, he felt pleased with his contribution and maintained that the team possessed clear potential to develop collectively and individually as the campaign progressed.