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Published on 2024-05-14 08:00:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised the impact of substitutes Jeremy Doku, Julian Alvarez, Rico Lewis, and Oscar Bobb following their cameo appearances in a recent match against Fulham. Alvarez scored in successive appearances, with Doku, Lewis, and Bobb also proving influential from the bench in recent games. The team is gearing up for a crucial concluding week of the campaign, with Guardiola highlighting the importance of their contributions to the squad.
The four substitutes were introduced during the closing stages of Manchester City’s win against Fulham, helping the team take another step towards the Premier League title. Guardiola specifically commended Doku for his impact in the recent games, including a last-gasp winner against Newcastle United. Despite a penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid, the manager remains optimistic and supportive of the contributions made by the substitutes in crucial moments.
Looking ahead to a visit to Tottenham, Guardiola is hopeful to have a fully fit squad with players like Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake potentially available. Grealish missed the last game due to illness, while Ake was withdrawn in the first-half due to injury. With a challenging final week of the season ahead, Guardiola continues to emphasize the importance of having a strong and diverse squad to make an impact in crucial moments of the game.
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