The previous six video games have been merely unfathomable for Manchester Metropolis. Pep Guardiola’s aspect have been on an abysmal run of kind, and are at present winless of their final six video games. 5 of these have been defeats, with Tuesday night time’s draw in opposition to Feyenoord the one sport that wasn’t a loss. Even then, they threw away a 3-0 lead to attract 3-3.
Issues will not be going to get any simpler, with a visit to Anfield to face desk toppers Liverpool on the playing cards this afternoon. Guardiola merely wants a response from his aspect, as they appear to place an finish to this stunning run.
The legendary Spanish boss will certainly need his underperformers in opposition to Feyenoord to up their sport in opposition to Arne Slot’s aspect.
Man Metropolis’s worst performers vs Feyenoord
One of many gamers who struggled most in opposition to the Dutch aspect was goalkeeper Ederson. The Brazilian has had a troublesome time of issues this season, and the sport in opposition to Feyenoord was no completely different.
One may argue the Metropolis quantity 31 was at fault for all two of the three objectives. For the primary, he was bought down the river by a poor backpass and allowed Anis Hadj Moussa a simple end.
He didn’t cease the cross for the second objective, and rashly missed a headed clearance for the equaliser, being caught in no man’s land. It was a massively disappointing night time’s work.
Josko Gvardiol additionally had a poor efficiency in opposition to the Dutch outfit, after a troublesome few weeks from a defensive standpoint.
The Croatian acquired a 4/10 score from GOAL journalist Richard Martin, who defined he ‘made his worst blunder of a foul week’ to present the guests a route again into the sport. It was his mistake which led to the primary objective.
Jack Grealish was one other participant who struggled in opposition to Feyenoord. In his first begin since a return from damage, Grealish didn’t make an impression. As per Sofascore, he misplaced the ball 13 instances, failed to finish a dribble from three tried and hit the bar, together with his shot deflecting off Phil Foden.
Guardiola will not be afraid to make some shock alternatives, and he may drop Grealish for the journey to Anfield and provides a begin to one of many Metropolis academy’s most fun gamers.
The Man Metropolis starlet who may begin at Anfield
The participant in query right here is Cityzens academy graduate James McAtee. The younger attacker has not had many alternatives this time period, regardless of the actual fact he has lastly damaged into the primary staff underneath Guardiola after a number of mortgage spells to Sheffield United.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has performed seven instances up to now this time period, getting a objective, his first in Metropolis colors, in opposition to Slovan Bratislava within the Champions League.
His complete variety of appearances this season equates to half of the quantity he has performed for his boyhood membership throughout his entire profession. Frustratingly for McAtee, he has managed simply 332 minutes in all competitions, and only one within the Premier League.
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With that in thoughts, the Metropolis boss could not choose him primarily based on present kind, however the means he confirmed throughout his two seasons on mortgage at Sheffield United. The Salford-born midfielder performed 75 instances for the membership in each the Championship and Premier League.
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McAtee file for Sheffield United |
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Season |
Competitors |
Video games |
G/A |
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2022/23 |
Championship |
37 |
12 |
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2022/23 |
FA Cup |
5 |
1 |
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2022/23 |
EFL Cup |
1 |
0 |
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2023/24 |
Premier League |
30 |
6 |
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2023/24 |
FA Cup |
2 |
3 |
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Stats from Transfermarkt |
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Soccer presenter Dougie Critchley described McAtee as a “very particular” footballer, and that was definitely on present throughout his two seasons with the Blades. He is a great participant, who thrives in small areas and loves to hold the ball.
Beginning McAtee forward of Grealish at Anfield would definitely be thought of a daring transfer by Guardiola. With that being stated, the teenager is clearly a proficient participant and could possibly be the catalyst Metropolis must get themselves out of this poor run of kind they’re on.
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