Pep Guardiola was not always in a great mood this season with Manchester City. But the Spanish coach must love what he has seen since the Club World Cup, where he uses it in particular to launch certain recruits.
During the easy victory against Al-Ain (6-0), marked a nice free kick by the young Argentinian Claudio Echeverri, Rayan Cherki took the opportunity to score his first goal with the Skyblues. And another former Ligue 1, Rayan Aït-Nouri, also shone.
Staying on the bench in the first game, against the Wydad (2-0), the Algerian international was this time holder in the post of left side. The former Angers player clearly gave his coach satisfaction.
Guardiola already a fan of Aït-Nouri
“Wow, said Guardiola about Ait-Nouri's performance. He had to defend in a defense of four, then in a defense of five. He really played very well, and it was not the first time. It was his first match with us, but he has been playing in the Premier League for many years. »»
With Wolverhampton, Rayan Aït-Nouri was last season the defender involved in the greatest number of goals (11). With 92 touched balloons, including 7 in the opposing surface, the 24 -year -old showed that he was able to survey the whole left flank of the Citizens.
“He can help us play in this role on the wing, but he must then play as a defensive midfielder. It moves very well in spaces, Guardiola analysis. It is intelligent and precise to defend and recover the ball. He is very intelligent in the last third of the field, making the right decisions to create spaces. I am really satisfied with his match. »» It looks like.
