A poor run of results drives squad reshuffling.
The crisis at Manchester City continues, and now it seems to be reaching the squad. In a long report published on Tuesday, the 3rd, the newspaper The Athletic revealed that one of the conclusions from the club’s board is to carry out a major reshuffling of players for next season. As a result, four big names are expected to leave the club by mid-year: Ederson, Kyle Walker, Kevin de Bruyne, and Jack Grealish. Check out the best football results at scoreapp.
According to the report, the board understands that difficult decisions will need to be made, and they will have to part ways with players who were once key to the club but have not been performing as expected this season.
Right-back Kyle Walker is seen as the prime example of a player who should have been sold earlier. After the saga at the end of last season, the Citizens announced a renewal for the player, but now they believe he should have been sold sooner, and this delay has hurt the team’s progress this season.
In addition to injuries to key players, such as Rodri, there is also a sense of complacency within the squad. Two specific instances stand out: during the match against Liverpool, fans provoked Guardiola, who was visibly upset, but the players’ demeanor on the field seemed relaxed despite the loss and mockery; moreover, last week there was a training match between the first team and the club’s youth players, and it was the younger players who “stole the spotlight.”
Despite the problems, the Spanish manager still enjoys a great deal of respect from the board and is not in danger of being sacked. Having recently signed a two-year extension with City, Guardiola is seen as a key figure to help reshape the squad and attract new players.
Following their loss to Liverpool on Sunday, the 1st, Manchester City has now gone seven games without a win, their worst run under Guardiola’s management. They are currently in fifth place in the Premier League, 11 points behind the leaders. Stay ahead of the curve with BB Score.
