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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manchester City look to be loaded with creativity on their left-hand side
After a busy summer in the transfer market, there is a new look to the Manchester City squad for next season. Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders have arrived and figure to have key roles to play for their new team. As we saw at the FIFA Club World Cup, there looked to be a blossoming combination forming between Rayan Ait-Nouri and Jeremy Doku. But delving even deeper into Manchester City's left-hand side it could prove to be a hub of creativity for Pep Guardiola's side next season. Manchester City are blessed with options on the left-hand side. Assessing who can play on either the left wing or at left-back for Manchester City shows that Pep Guardiola has a host of quality options at his disposal. On the left wing, it would seem that Omar Marmoush and Jeremy Doku are battling it out to be Manchester City's first-choice on the left wing. Each player has their own strengths that they bring to the position. Marmoush brings goals, and decisive, intelligent and dangerous runs in behind. Doku excels in one-on-one situations, and if his end product improves, he has the potential to become a world-class winger. Rayan Cherki can also play on the left wing if required. With his bag of tricks and creativity, he could be another dangerous option for Pep Guardiola. Although he figures to play centrally or on the right wing. Lastly, Savinho could play on the left. But he seems destined to play on the right wing. Manchester City's left-back options are diverse and loaded with quality. At left-back, Manchester City have a host of quality and diverse options. Rayan Ait-Nouri adds exactly what City have lacked for a considerable amount of time. The Algerian international is a specialist left-back. Pep Guardiola hasn't had one of those at his disposal for some time. The strengths of Ait-Nouri's game do add a new dimension to City's play. Ait-Nouri is a threat with the ball at his feet and is blessed with a wide array of passing. He can play as an overlapping full-back or as an inverted full-back. Coupling Ait-Nouri's game with Manchester City's wingers could form a lethal weapon for Pep Guardiola to unleash. Nico O'Reilly and Josko Gvardiol would seemingly be City's other left-back options. O'Reilly showed last season what he can do at left-back. The young midfielder is a technically gifted player and provides a profound attacking threat from left-back. Josko Gvardiol's strengths at left-back are well-established. He's a threat inverting into midfield with his tremendous technical ability. Gvardiol is a proven goal threat as he has shown during his two seasons at Manchester City. How Pep Guardiola utilises his options on the left could help City become even more formidable. But where Manchester City's left-hand side looks threatening is when all of those options are combined. During Manchester City's 5-2 win over Juventus at the FIFA Club World Cup, the combination of Doku and Ait-Nouri caused havoc. They already look like they've quickly developed an understanding. Their games complement each other, and their link-up play should be a profitable source of goals for Manchester City next season. In theory, the combination of Ait-Nouri and Marmoush should be equally as profitable. Their games do appear to be suited to playing together. How they combine is well worth watching out for. Josko Gvardiol and Nico O'Reilly playing at left-back have already proven how dangerous they can be. They add a different element to Manchester City's style of play than what Rayan Ait-Nouri will provide. But it is no less dangerous and each player combines well with Manchester City's options on the left wing. It would appear that the left-hand side will be a profitable source of goals and assists for Manchester City next season. It is an area of Pep Guardiola's squad that is stacked with talent and contrasting styles of players. Pep Guardiola is blessed with quality players on that side of the pitch and how he utilises those players will be of great interest to watch unfold next season.
Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Rayan Ait-Nouri expects to ‘improve a lot' under Pep Guardiola
The Algeria international ended Guardiola's long search for a specialist left-back when he joined Manchester City in a £31million deal from Wolves earlier this month. His signing came as part of a squad rebuild following an underwhelming 2024-25 season, with Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli arriving in the same week. The 24-year-old made an impressive debut in City's 6-0 thrashing of Abu Dhabi side Al Ain at the Club World Cup in the United States on Sunday. Ait-Nouri feels he is in the right place to learn under the inspirational Guardiola. 'It's a big honour, I can improve a lot with him,' said Ait-Nouri, who is the first out-and-out left-back to represent City since Benjamin Mendy made his last appearance for the club almost four years ago. 'We saw in the last few years he makes a lot of things. He wins every time with this team. 'He's the best manager and I'm very happy to work with him. For sure I will improve my football.' Ait-Nouri played the full 90 minutes as City made light work of Al Ain in Atlanta to book their place in the last 16 of the tournament with a game to spare. He is also pleased to be linking up with players of the calibre of Erling Haaland and relished the responsibility he was given on his first appearance. 'It's very good for me,' he said. 'We know Erling is a great player, he makes a lot of things for the football. 'For sure, it's good to play with him, and to play also with the other players. Its the best team in the world on its good day. 'It was freedom. I'm very happy to play like this, without the pressure, and I enjoyed playing with this team. 'Hopefully it will continue like this.' Recovery sessions by the sea hit different 🌊 — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 24, 2025 City, who have now returned to their training base in Boca Raton on Florida's south-east coast, face Juventus in their final group G game in Orlando on Thursday. Despite winning their two matches by an 8-0 aggregate, they are behind the Italians on goals scored and will need to win to ensure top spot and to avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group next up. After the luxury of playing under a closed roof with the air conditioning on Atlanta, there will be no escape from the elements at Camping World Stadium. The game kicks off at 3pm local time (8pm UK) and the temperature is forecast to reach 31C, although there is a possibility of thunderstorms. Rico Lewis will be unavailable as he serves the second game of his three-match ban for his sending-off against Wydad Casablanca last week. Teenager Claudio Echeverri is also a doubt with an ankle problem.
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Rayan expects to ‘improve a lot' under Guardiola
PA Media/dpa Orlando, Florida New Manchester City signing Rayan Ait Nouri believes he can take his game to the next level playing under Pep Guardiola. The Algeria international ended Guardiola's long search for a specialist left-back when he joined from Wolves earlier this month. His signing came as part of a squad rebuild following an underwhelming 2024-25 season, with Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli arriving in the same week. The 24-year-old made an impressive debut in City's 6-0 thrashing of Abu Dhabi side Al Ain at the Club World Cup in the United States on Sunday. Ait-Nouri feels he is in the right place to learn under the inspirational Guardiola. 'It's a big honour, I can improve a lot with him,' said Ait-Nouri, who is the first out-and-out left-back to represent City since Benjamin Mendy made his last appearance for the club almost four years ago. 'We saw in the last few years he makes a lot of things. He wins every time with this team. 'He's the best manager and I'm very happy to work with him. For sure I will improve my football.' Ait-Nouri played the full 90 minutes as City made light work of Al Ain in Atlanta to book their place in the last 16 of the tournament with a game to spare. He is also pleased to be linking up with players of the calibre of Erling Haaland and relished the responsibility he was given on his first appearance. 'It's very good for me,' he said. 'We know Erling is a great player, he makes a lot of things for the football. 'For sure, it's good to play with him, and to play also with the other players. Its the best team in the world on its good day. 'It was freedom. I'm very happy to play like this, without the pressure, and I enjoyed playing with this team. 'Hopefully it will continue like this.' City, who have now returned to their training base in Boca Raton on Florida's south-east coast, face Juventus in their final group G game in Orlando on Thursday. Despite winning their two matches by an 8-0 aggregate, they are behind the Italians on goals scored and will need to win to ensure top spot and to avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group next up. After the luxury of playing under a closed roof with the air conditioning on Atlanta, there will be no escape from the elements at Camping World Stadium. The temperature is forecast to reach 31 degrees Celsius, although there is a possibility of thunderstorms.
South Wales Guardian
24-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Rayan Ait-Nouri expects to ‘improve a lot' under Pep Guardiola
The Algeria international ended Guardiola's long search for a specialist left-back when he joined Manchester City in a £31million deal from Wolves earlier this month. His signing came as part of a squad rebuild following an underwhelming 2024-25 season, with Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli arriving in the same week. The 24-year-old made an impressive debut in City's 6-0 thrashing of Abu Dhabi side Al Ain at the Club World Cup in the United States on Sunday. Ait-Nouri feels he is in the right place to learn under the inspirational Guardiola. 'It's a big honour, I can improve a lot with him,' said Ait-Nouri, who is the first out-and-out left-back to represent City since Benjamin Mendy made his last appearance for the club almost four years ago. 'We saw in the last few years he makes a lot of things. He wins every time with this team. 'He's the best manager and I'm very happy to work with him. For sure I will improve my football.' Ait-Nouri played the full 90 minutes as City made light work of Al Ain in Atlanta to book their place in the last 16 of the tournament with a game to spare. He is also pleased to be linking up with players of the calibre of Erling Haaland and relished the responsibility he was given on his first appearance. 'It's very good for me,' he said. 'We know Erling is a great player, he makes a lot of things for the football. 'For sure, it's good to play with him, and to play also with the other players. Its the best team in the world on its good day. 'It was freedom. I'm very happy to play like this, without the pressure, and I enjoyed playing with this team. 'Hopefully it will continue like this.' Recovery sessions by the sea hit different 🌊 — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 24, 2025 City, who have now returned to their training base in Boca Raton on Florida's south-east coast, face Juventus in their final group G game in Orlando on Thursday. Despite winning their two matches by an 8-0 aggregate, they are behind the Italians on goals scored and will need to win to ensure top spot and to avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group next up. After the luxury of playing under a closed roof with the air conditioning on Atlanta, there will be no escape from the elements at Camping World Stadium. The game kicks off at 3pm local time (8pm UK) and the temperature is forecast to reach 31C, although there is a possibility of thunderstorms. Rico Lewis will be unavailable as he serves the second game of his three-match ban for his sending-off against Wydad Casablanca last week. Teenager Claudio Echeverri is also a doubt with an ankle problem.
Glasgow Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rayan Ait-Nouri expects to ‘improve a lot' under Pep Guardiola
The Algeria international ended Guardiola's long search for a specialist left-back when he joined Manchester City in a £31million deal from Wolves earlier this month. His signing came as part of a squad rebuild following an underwhelming 2024-25 season, with Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli arriving in the same week. The 24-year-old made an impressive debut in City's 6-0 thrashing of Abu Dhabi side Al Ain at the Club World Cup in the United States on Sunday. Ait-Nouri feels he is in the right place to learn under the inspirational Guardiola. 'It's a big honour, I can improve a lot with him,' said Ait-Nouri, who is the first out-and-out left-back to represent City since Benjamin Mendy made his last appearance for the club almost four years ago. 'We saw in the last few years he makes a lot of things. He wins every time with this team. 'He's the best manager and I'm very happy to work with him. For sure I will improve my football.' Ait-Nouri moved to City after four years at Wolves (Mike Egerton/PA) Ait-Nouri played the full 90 minutes as City made light work of Al Ain in Atlanta to book their place in the last 16 of the tournament with a game to spare. He is also pleased to be linking up with players of the calibre of Erling Haaland and relished the responsibility he was given on his first appearance. 'It's very good for me,' he said. 'We know Erling is a great player, he makes a lot of things for the football. 'For sure, it's good to play with him, and to play also with the other players. Its the best team in the world on its good day. 'It was freedom. I'm very happy to play like this, without the pressure, and I enjoyed playing with this team. 'Hopefully it will continue like this.' Recovery sessions by the sea hit different 🌊 — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 24, 2025 City, who have now returned to their training base in Boca Raton on Florida's south-east coast, face Juventus in their final group G game in Orlando on Thursday. Despite winning their two matches by an 8-0 aggregate, they are behind the Italians on goals scored and will need to win to ensure top spot and to avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group next up. After the luxury of playing under a closed roof with the air conditioning on Atlanta, there will be no escape from the elements at Camping World Stadium. The game kicks off at 3pm local time (8pm UK) and the temperature is forecast to reach 31C, although there is a possibility of thunderstorms. Rico Lewis will be unavailable as he serves the second game of his three-match ban for his sending-off against Wydad Casablanca last week. Teenager Claudio Echeverri is also a doubt with an ankle problem.
