Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-04 05:30:00
Manchester City’s pre-season tour of America has provided an opportunity for young players to impress Pep Guardiola, with many senior players still on holiday. Prior to their final match against Chelsea, the Blues faced Celtic, AC Milan, and Barcelona, losing two games and drawing one. Former City player Shaun Wright-Phillips has highlighted young talent Nico O’Reilly, comparing him to City legend Yaya Toure. O’Reilly showcased his skills with a goal against Barcelona, prompting Wright-Phillips to praise his potential and physical attributes that resemble Toure.
Yaya Toure made a significant impact at City during his time at the club, winning trophies and impressing with his goal contributions from midfield. O’Reilly, who has shown similar abilities in City’s youth ranks, could follow in Toure’s footsteps and become a successful player for the Manchester club. With his goal-scoring record and style of play, O’Reilly has the potential to make a similar impact in City’s first team, as highlighted by Wright-Phillips’ comparison to the Ivorian midfielder.
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