Danny Murphy says Man City-owned player did something very silly last night 

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-04-17 14:30:00

Former footballer Danny Murphy criticized a Manchester City loanee, Joao Cancelo, for making a silly mistake in a recent match between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Cancelo, who is on loan at Barcelona from City, gave away a penalty to Kylian Mbappe, leading to a 4-1 defeat for Barcelona. Murphy pointed out Cancelo’s individual error and emphasized the need for better defending.

Cancelo, a Portuguese international, joined Barcelona on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City during the previous summer transfer window. Despite making 35 appearances and contributing with goals and assists, Cancelo’s performance in the recent Champions League match was far from satisfactory. His mistimed challenge on Ousmane Dembele resulted in a penalty for PSG, contributing to Barcelona’s elimination from the tournament.

As Barcelona ends the season without a trophy, Cancelo’s loan spell in Spain can be considered unsuccessful, especially after his performance in the crucial Champions League match. Murphy’s criticism of the player’s mistake highlights the importance of defending and eliminating individual errors in high-stakes matches. Despite Cancelo’s contributions throughout the season, his error in the PSG match stands out as a moment to forget for the player and his team.

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