Man City boss Pep Guardiola would have loved one player’s performance in England v Brazil

Redaction Simon Brett with Tom Procter
Published on 2024-03-24 18:00:00

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola likely enjoyed watching Brazil defeat England 1-0, as City has been heavily linked with Brazilian player Lucas Paqueta. England struggled to break down Brazil’s strong defense, with substitute Endrick scoring the winning goal. Despite England’s poor performance, Brazil’s compact shape and tactical play made it difficult for the Three Lions, with player Paqueta impressing with his creativity and combativeness.

Paqueta, who City was in talks to buy for £80 million last summer, showcased his technical ability and defensive discipline in the match against England. South American football expert Tim Vickery described Paqueta as ‘quality,’ highlighting his impressive shot that rattled the post and close efforts on goal. Guardiola, known for valuing technical ability and work rate in players, would likely have been impressed by Paqueta’s performance and may consider making him a priority target for City.

While Paqueta did not directly address speculation about a potential move to City, reports suggest that City is working on their interest in the Brazilian midfielder. Guardiola, who values players with technical ability and defensive discipline, may see Paqueta as a perfect fit for his team. With City’s interest in Paqueta apparent, it remains to be seen if the groundwork for a potential transfer is being laid, as the Brazilian midfielder has shown qualities that align with Guardiola’s style of play.

Read Full article on Manchester City News