Guardiola’s Squad Size Dilemma…
Imagine Pep trying to fit his squad into his favorite pair of skinny jeans – it’s just not happening, folks! At Molineux, some players might have left pondering their roles at the Etihad. With key players like Rodri and Phil Foden out, 20 players took the field against Wolves. Pep’s shuffle deck revealed Nico O’Reilly hopping on for Bernardo Silva, indicating a favor towards the young academy star. Ilkay Gundogan might as well have auditioned for a starring role in ‘Waiting for Pep’ as his game time becomes a blur, overtaken by the younger talents of the team.
Meanwhile, John’s ‘All Stones are rolling!’ show saw a substitution shock when he was replaced by youngster Abdukodir Khusanov, leaving teammates Ake and Akanji twiddling their thumbs on the bench. With Galatasaray winking at Gundogan and a possible departure for Akanji, the club’s transfer scene is like that crazy conveyor sushi bar where you never know what’s coming next! Guardiola’s cries of “Too many people!” wouldn’t be out of place in a crowded subway car and mirror his urgent need for some exits before the window closes, hinting that some players may soon be missing their regular spots on the field.
