A talented Manchester City winger is both a tantalizing prospect and a conundrum
A talented Manchester City winger is both a tantalizing prospect and a conundrum Over the past two matches it has seemed that Pep Guardiola has found the best attacking mix for this Manchester City team. Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki look to be City’s ideal attacking quartet. On the bench, that leaves Omar Marmoush, Savinho, Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders who are also viable attacking options.
However, they do seem to be a level below Haaland, Semenyo, Doku and Cherki. What Pep Guardiola needs for the remainder of this season and beyond is the squad players in the City squad to take the next step as a players. This will create competition for spots in the City starting eleven.
Savinho is one player who must take the next step as a player to add another attacking option to the City squad. Savinho has all the tools to make it, but he remains too inconsistent. Savinho’s talent and potential aren’t in question.
It never has been since he signed for Manchester City from Troyes. A player doesn’t become a Brazilian international by accident. As a winger, Savinho has all the necessary traits to become an elite player.
He is quick, is an elite dribbler, can play on either wing, and at times his delivery can be very good. The problem for Savinho is his decision-making and end product let him down. His finishing ability needs to improve and his delivery needs to be more consistent.