There are performances that do not go unnoticed, and that of Elliot Anderson against Liverpool on Sunday is clearly one of them. Author of a particularly impressive start to the season under the colors of Manchester City, the English international (21 caps), elected man of the match against the Mersey club, once again demonstrated the full extent of his talent during this prestigious victory (3-0). Tireless, technically accurate and always available, he finally gradually established himself as an essential element of the Mancunian midfield.
“We are all so united, more together than ever and I think we should be like that. We have to stay united. And I think that really brings us together (…) I like to play with intensity and spend a lot of energy all over the field.declared the person concerned in his interview with City Studios after the victory. His statistics against the Reds perfectly illustrate his influence in the Skyblues game. With 100 balls touched, 71 successful passes, 11 duels won and 6 balls recovered, Anderson was the most prominent player in many areas of the game.
PSG will have a lot to do
Added to this are 8 caused fouls, proof of his ability to resist opposing pressure and put his opponents in difficulty. An impressive activity which demonstrates its importance in the collective balance of City. Reducing his match to his work without the ball would, however, be a mistake. Against the Reds, the English midfielder was also able to showcase his technical quality and his vision of the game, with two chances created and a decisive pass to boot. His 11.4 kilometers traveled finally reflect remarkable generosity, while his intelligence in the use of the ball allows him to influence both the construction and the offensive phases.
You will have understood, across the Channel, Anderson is not content with recovering and distributing, he also sets the pace, breaks the lines and participates directly in the creation of danger. A rise in power which comes at the best time for Manchester City since Enzo Maresca’s men are preparing to face PSG this Wednesday in a particularly anticipated shock. Faced with a Parisian midfielder capable of imposing high intensity, the 1m79 right-hander, who arrived last summer from Nottingham Forest for a check for 135 million euros, could therefore play a determining role thanks to his volume of play, his resistance to pressing and his ability to project himself. PSG has been warned: Elliot Anderson is full of confidence.
