Guardiola’s Squad Juggling Act…
Manchester City is off to the picturesque beaches of Brighton to try and turn the tide after being swept away at Etihad by a 2-0 Tottenham tsunami. With Pep Guardiola itching like someone who sat on an anthill, he is eager to tweak his squad after City’s dim performance. Following the trip to Wolfville, goalie James Trafford went from wall status to looking like a human sieve against Spurs. Pep’s Saturday goalkeeping decision is as secretive as a squirrel guarding its nut stash, but given Ederson’s rumored Galatasaray getaway, we might see Trafford redeeming himself on the sandy shores of the Amex.
In defense, with Josko Gvardiol on a medical adventure, the back line resembling a band of brave knights seems unlikely to change. Rodri’s recovery is being monitored as carefully as a homemade soufflĂ©, rising expectations for Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders to hold the fort with flair. Up top, Erling Haaland is eager to score goals like he’s collecting stamps, while his Norwegian sidekick Oscar Bobb will temporarily step aside. The spotlight is ready for City’s magicians: Silva, Cherki, and Marmoush. The Amex awaits the mayhem!
