Man City can release “Gvardiol Academy”

It was an excellent start for two Manchester City‘S Marquee January signatures. Omar Marmoush was one of the blockbuster moves all over Europe in the winter window and became a hero of citizens over the weekend against Newcastle United with a Hattrick in the first half, helping his side a 4-0 victory.

It was also a brilliant show by the new midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Essentially signed as a replacement for the injured Midfielder Rodri, Pep Guardiola He could not have been happier with the performance of the master’s degree in La Masia. Described the Spanish A “mini rodri”, which is really high praise.

The city also signed two new defenders, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis, who have loosened in action by Guardiola.

The career of Khusanov and Reis’ City so far

There is definitely an argument that must be made that the two defense signatures from the city in January were investments for the future as well as the present. However, it was a fire baptism for Khusanov in his city debut.

He played 54 minutes against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side and was a fault for just a few minutes in the game, badly with the leader of Ederson, which Chelsea threw.

However, he has bounced well, making a total of three appearances And even getting the match sheet in the fa cup, though it was a slightly lucky goal, with Rico Lewis diverted by him.

It was an easier start for Reis, who, at the age of 19, is slightly less experienced than the 20 -year -old Khusanov. Has made only one appearance of the city So far, who came against Leyton Orient in the fa cup, and was an unused substitute in the Premier League.

Guardiola was very free for the Brazilian, describing him as A “very exciting” player when signing him by Palmeiras. It is definitely both signatures with the future in the mind and an example of good design from the city.

However, it may have been no additions they needed, given the talent at the city academy. Specifically, there is an exciting defensive talent Guardiola could call.

The talented defender at the city academy

One of the best upgraded prospects in the city academy is central Stephen Mfuni. The 17-year-old, who has made a real impression this season, is able to play both center and left.

This has led to Ben Mattinson football analyst describes him As “Issuing of the Academy (If) Gvardiol“The Croatian star – costing 77.6 million £ Back in the summer of 2023 – it was a bright light this season both at the center of defense and in full back, having passed with Five goals in all competitions.

As for Mfuni, who was born in Wigan, not far from Manchester, Teen Starlet has played in various competitions throughout the city academy this term, making a total of 18 appearances. At that time, he even managed to imitate Gvardiol further, taking his name on the match sheet twice.

One of the competitions in which Mfuni is really impressed is the UEFA Youth League. The 17-year-old was a key part of the city side that reached the round of 16, starting with all their games, a 4-2 defeat on the Italian side.

Perhaps Mfuni’s best game in the UEFA Youth League came against Slovani Bratislava in Slovakia. He presented his elite evolution to the ball and his impressive ability without it.

According to SopascoreThe defender completed 86% of his passes and won seven out of seven duels.

There is definitely a lot of talents in the city academy, although Mfuni can be the best of the bunch when it comes to defenders. Just 17 years old, it is also an investment for the future.

Perhaps Guardiola did not have to sign Khusanov and Reis, and instead could support the Wigan defender in the first team. Who knows, he could have the next Gvardiol in his hands.

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