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Published on 2024-07-07 12:20:55
Former midfielder Frank Lampard showed support for Manuel Akanji after the defender missed a crucial penalty in Switzerland’s defeat to England. Lampard praised Akanji for his performance throughout Euro 2024 and acknowledged him as a fantastic player.
Akanji had an impressive tournament, including keeping England captain Harry Kane quiet for 90 minutes and extra time. Despite initially being underestimated when he joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund for £15m, Akanji quickly proved himself with his strength, pace, and intelligence.
City manager Pep Guardiola has been a big admirer of Akanji, praising his ability to understand and implement new ideas quickly. Guardiola highlighted Akanji’s intelligence on the pitch, noting that he only needed one training session to grasp new tactics, making him an invaluable asset to the team.
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