What’re the Reasons Behind Manchester City’s Success?
Since Guardiola took over as the head coach of Manchester City, the six stars have always been the backbone of his glory. No matter how the lineup changes, they always stand firm and work with their mentor to prepare for the next peak.
As we all know, Guardiola is a strict teacher who pursues perfection. It is not easy for players to win his full trust, and it is even more challenging to
maintain this trust. Although Manchester City is full of honors and personnel changes frequently, Ederson, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden have always been the unchanging core. They are moving towards the sixth Premier League title created with Guardiola. This achievement will make them shoulder to shoulder with David Beckham and Phil Neville.
Ederson, Walker, Stones, De Bruyne, Silva and Foden are the cornerstones of Manchester City's glory. When Guardiola took over the Etihad Stadium in 2016, De Bruyne was already a star player, Foden was emerging in the youth training camp, and the other four were the result of the management and Guardiola's careful consideration.
Walker and Ederson in particular have received Guardiola's unreserved trust and have become an indispensable cornerstone of the team. In the crucial battle against Tottenham last week, except for Stones, the other five started the game and they once again became an important reliance of the team, especially Guardiola. Their experience and excellent skills helped Manchester City to overcome
difficulties. The tacit cooperation between De Bruyne and Silva paved the way for Haaland to score, showing their accurate prediction of the trend of the game.
It is no coincidence that these players have won Guardiola's absolute trust. An often overlooked detail is that they can always perfectly adapt to Manchester City's evolving tactical needs.
Walker not only consolidated the wing defense, but also learned to turn inward at the right time, becoming a speed guarantee in the defense. His role change and perseverance allowed him to regain the starting lineup this season and be appointed captain, which shows his status.
De Bruyne is a capable player under Guardiola, showing extraordinary talent from beginning to end; Silva is a model of
tactical execution with his flexibility and versatility, and is competent for any position in the midfield. Stones has experienced ups and downs, but under Guardiola's training, he has not only grown into a defensive backbone, but also rejuvenated in his new role. Foden's growth is the best reward for Guardiola's trust. He has transformed from a potential new star to a top player in the Premier
League. Winning the Player of the Season award is the best annotation of his growth.
Adaptation and evolution are the secrets of Manchester City's continued success, and these six favorites are undoubtedly a vivid interpretation of this process.
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