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Pep Guardiola says Man City now have a youngster who is actually a natural goalscorer

Pep Guardiola says Man City now have a youngster who is actually a natural goalscorer

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Pep Guardiola has revealed that Manchester City have a youngster who “has a sense of goal.”

Recently, the Catalan tactician made a similar claim about Phil Foden after his hat-trick against Aston Villa, who came through City’s academy as well.

In this day and age, players who play in advanced areas of the pitch are expected to score goals as it seems like just putting up impressive performances is not enough to cement their reputation as top players.

Getting goals on the board is viewed as the next step in an attacking player’s progression.

Perhaps this is one of the many reasons why Foden is getting as much praise as he is as his incredible displays have been backed up by the fact that he has 21 goals in all competitions to his name.

In all fairness, goalscoring is an art and especially when players who are not considered strikers master this facet of the game, they deserve plenty of credit as they are winning their team matches.

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One might make such a claim about Oscar Bobb, despite him scoring just two goals in his City career so far.

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City youngster is a natural goalscorer
Despite being a midfielder by trade, Bobb is capable of playing out wide and having an impact in the final third.

While the sample size is admittedly minuscule, the Norwegian international has showcased that he has in his locker to score different types of goals.

Oscar Bobb’s goal against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League was an example of him utilising his mazy dribbling to put the ball in the back of the net.

But the youngster’s winner against Newcastle United showcased his astute movement; a trait that several forwards lack, such as even a winger as brilliant as Jeremy Doku.

Perhaps in the future, Bobb could become the kind of player who is known for getting goals.

However, Guardiola did not single him out as a natural goalscorer.

Instead, Pep Guardiola named Rico Lewis as one after Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-2 on Saturday during an interview with TNT Sports.

“He’s an exceptional player. Rico [Lewis] has something playing in the middle, in the pockets, it’s really, really good and he has a sense of goal. He’s a guy in the training sessions, he arrives in the final third, always has this potential”, he said about the £25,000-a-week midfielder.

“He’s another academy player and really good for us.”

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Of course, Rico Lewis scored a quality goal for City in their latest victory by dispatching a well-taken half-volley past Dean Henderson.

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As exceptional a talent as Rico Lewis, one would not expect him to be the kind of midfielder who has goals in his game until Pep Guardiola said so after Manchester City brushed past Crystal Palace.

Lewis has seemed like a player so technically gifted and intelligent that he can thrive anywhere on a football pitch.

But if the Englishman can add goals to his game, he could solidify his place in midfield for City in the long run.

With how adept Rico Lewis is as a tackler and a presser aside from his technical mastery and versatility, goalscoring could make him an invaluable asset in this Manchester City team one day.

Lewis’ eye for the back of the net as Guardiola mentioned after he scored a decisive goal for City against Palace is an indicator of just how much talent he possesses and how well-rounded his profile is.

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An image showing Liverpool’s rumoured third kit for the 2024/25 season has been leaked online, and it shows one rather interesting feature.

The Reds will soon enter the fifth year of their partnership with Nike, and their 15th with Standard Chartered as the main shirt sponsor.

LFC fan @KB2X on X (formerly Twitter) posted an image of a kit that we could be wearing next season, a predominantly white number with a grey pattern incorporated throughout, along with mainly red trim and collar (via The Kitman).

However, the standout feature of the rumoured shirt is the peculiar orientation of the ubiquitous Nike logo, with the swoosh rotated 90 degrees anti-clockwise to point upwards rather than to the right.

With the summer gradually drawing nearer, it won’t be much longer before we discover for certain whether or not this’ll actually be Liverpool’s third kit for the 2024/25 campaign. If indeed it is, it should be interesting to see what reaction it gets from the fan base.

You can view the rumoured LFC shirt below, via @KB2X on X (formerly Twitter):

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Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City’s dramatic Champions League defeat to Tottenham will “hurt” for some time.

City exited at the quarter-final stage on away goals to their Premier League rivals, and had a stoppage-time winner scored by Raheem Sterling ruled out by VAR due to offside.

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Guardiola’s side take on Spurs once again on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Premier League, but he admits their defeat against the same opponents on Wednesday will still be in their minds.

He said: “You believe it doesn’t hurt or I’ve forgotten it? I would say no. I don’t want the players to forget what they live. It will take time but they have to live with that. They have to play and want to compete with that feeling.

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“What we lived last Wednesday in terms of emotion, or just simple life, was incredible. We are fortunate, lucky to live it. More than 65,000 people enjoying the most exciting moment, and then in one second everybody is devastated.

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“It was incredible how well we played. But it’s football, it’s life. What’s important is how you behave. You have to fight and it was incredible the way we reacted after going 2-1 down. We had to score three goals and we did that.

“We scored another but it was offside by inches. We have to live with these kinds of situations and accept it. Inside it hurts and it’ll be in our minds but looking back is not going to help us to move forward.

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“It was a tough night but the day after we stand up and move forward. These players have another opportunity to show they’re able to do that.”

City were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage during Guardiola’s first season at the club, before a quarter-final defeat to Liverpool ended their campaign 12 months ago.

Guardiola believes his players were unlucky to be defeated by Tottenham, but said: “These guys will get back what they deserve.

“I don’t know if it will be this season, next season or in three or four years. One day maybe we’ll be in the same position and be more fortunate, more precise to reach the next stage.”

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Virgil van Dijk shares stage with Calvin Harris for “crazy” birthday celebrations
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Virgil van Dijk turned 32 on Saturday and he celebrated in grand fashion alongside DJ Calvin Harris in Ibiza – a birthday bash he won’t soon forget.

Liverpool’s linchpin in defence is now the fourth-oldest member of Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, but he will be the first to tell you he has plenty of years left in his legs.

After an inconsistent season, like the majority of his Liverpool team-mates, Van Dijk has seized the opportunity the summer break provided and days before returning for pre-season, he had one final celebration.

It included Ibiza, Kevin De Bruyne and an invitation to the stage during Calvin Harris’ set – as ways to celebrate birthday No. 32, you could ask for few better.

The Dutchman was visibly delighted and overwhelmed by his introduction onto the stage on Friday night, saying it was “crazy” – and you can’t blame him.

 

The Liverpool squad have formed quite the bond with Harris since he acted as DJ for the trophy parade in 2022, with Harvey Elliott also pictured with him during the summer.

Van Dijk’s birthday celebrations come just days before his return for pre-season on Tuesday, where he will be joined by his fellow international team-mates after being handed an extra three days off.

Liverpool’s No. 4 will first undergo a number of fitness tests, including the lactate test, before the squad turn their attention to their Germany training camp.

From Tuesday on, Klopp should be without only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott after their U21 Euro triumph and the manager will have 33 days before he takes his team to Stamford Bridge for the league opener.

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Michael Edwards ‘In Utter Disbelief’ After Liverpool Defeat
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Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd during the Manchester United versus Liverpool game as he watched on in disbelief.

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Liverpool’s new CEO of football Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford as Jurgen Klopp’s men were defeated by Manchester United, and he could only look on in disbelief.

The Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup in extra time as Erik ten Hag’s side secured a late victory thanks to a goal from Amad Diallo. Edwards was watching on in the crowd as everything fell apart for the Merseyside club.

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Liverpool supporters would have been expecting a victory at Old Trafford with United struggling to produce consistent performances this season. Klopp’s side were leading for the majority of the second half, but a late goal from Antony saw the game go to extra-time.

Harvey Elliot struck after 90 minutes and it looked as though Liverpool would be heading into the semi-final, but goals from Marcus Rashford and Diallo in the final few minutes earned the victory for United. According to the Guardian, new Liverpool CEO of football Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford, who is an adviser to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Edwards reportedly watched on in ‘utter disbelief’ and gave a ‘resigned smile’ as he tried to work out how the Merseyside outfit didn’t win the game.

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8

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The report also mentions that Edwards rejected the opportunity to join the Manchester club, so it would have been interesting to hear the conversations taking place between the Southampton-born chief and Brailsford in the stands at Old Trafford. Edwards won’t be too concerned when it comes to looking at the bigger picture, with Liverpool having already won the Carabao Cup, competing for the league title, and into the latter stages of the Europa League.

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Journalist Ben Jacobs has recently told GIVEMESPORT that Edwards will help lead the acquisition of a second club for FSG as they look to go down a multi-club model. Edwards is set to take on a role which will be more than just the day-to-day running of Liverpool, with Richard Hughes coming in as a sporting director.

The Reds are certainly going down a different path, with supporters hoping it’s just as successful as their time under Klopp. The German manager was given a lot of control during his time in charge, but the Merseyside club are now going in a different direction.

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Michael Edwards saw 30-year-old Liverpool star really struggle vs Man Utd, he could be replaced
Mon 18 March 2024 11:00
Bence Bocsak
This was not a game for Liverpool to remember at Old Trafford. In Jurgen Klopp’s time there have been so many memorable games against Manchester United for Liverpool. However, this FA Cup defeat is one the Reds will want to forget.

Despite having control in the game, taking the lead twice, and creating plenty of chances, Liverpool never really played well in this match. The Reds never looked like they were going to run away victorious. And in the end, left United back into the game with some poor errors and individual mistakes.

One man in particular really struggled and was even substituted off by Jurgen Klopp. A man who may have shown signs this season that he needs to be replaced. Watching on from the stands, Michael Edwards may also have now seen those signs first hand.

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As we wrote about Michael Edwards was spotted at Old Trafford watching the game on from the stands. The former Liverpool director officially returned to FSG last week to oversee the club’s football operations. That role will involve being in charge of Liverpool again, in addition to another potential club FSG will be looking to purchase in the near future.

Edwards will assume his position in June but already behind the scenes Liverpool will be hard at work preparing for the summer transfer window ahead. With Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season the club will need to find a new manager.

But above all, there will be important changes that need to be made in the make-up of the squad. Some of the club’s players are not getting any younger, and it may be time for Liverpool to think about replacing them.

One of those could be Andy Robertson. He has turned 30-years-old this season, has two years left on his contract and has made just one goal and one assist in 20 matches for Liverpool in all competitions so far.

Once again against United, Robertson didn’t look like his former self and struggled to get into the game. If he continues on this trajectory, than it may be time for Liverpool to consider finding a suitable replacement for the club legend. Unfortunately, football doesn’t stop for anyone and no player is eternal. The same will apply to Robertson.

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Liverpool have always been very proactive in signing the best talents in youth football. That’s something that is likely only going to increase in FSG and Michael Edwards’ latest chapter, as the club’s owners embark on a multi-club model.

It’s a move that will only see pathways to Liverpool improve and the club bring in more exciting talent. Players who may have been dissuaded from joining the club becomes the route to Liverpool’s first team in the past.

One of the advantages of having another club outside of England, is not only the offer of regular first team football but also the advantages of more favourable work-permits. Something that could help in attracting more exciting young talent to the club.

Including an exciting 19-year-old talent, who has already been on Liverpool’s radar. And was even invited on a trial at the club.

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Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been on Liverpool’s radar
Two years ago, 19-year-old Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty spent a trial with Liverpool. At the time, he was even endorsed by Harvey Elliott, who urged him to sign for the club on social media (Liverpool ECHO).

However, a move never materialised for the Canadian teenager. Instead, Marshall-Rutty has remained in his homeland with boyhood club Toronto FC. That decision has definitely paid off. At a young age he has been able to accumulate a lot of minutes in a competitive environment in the MLS.

He has also shown himself to be a really versatile player. Last season he played as a left-back, right-back, central midfielder and as a winger in the MLS. Described by former MLS player Ali Cur