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Will McAtee be the next Guardiola gem at Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola talks about James McAtee and his return to Manchester City after a successful loan spell. Decisiveness in the team.
Will McAtee be the next Guardiola gem at Manchester City?
In an exciting update from the Manchester City squad, coach Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he wants to hold on to James McAtee. The 21-year-old midfielder returns after two successful seasons on loan at Sheffield United, where he scored 14 goals and provided 8 assists in 75 games. Guardiola emphasizes that he sees great potential in McAtee and is keen to keep him in the team. “I would be happy to have James McAtee in the team and keep him next season,” said Guardiola, who describes the player as particularly valuable in tight game situations where City sometimes struggle to find creative breadth sportbild.de reported.
Meanwhile, Guardiola also responded to the current squad situation, which has resulted in some players not being called up for the national team. Regarding players like Mateo Kovačić, Nico O'Reilly and James McAtee, Guardiola speaks of regret over their lack of appearances. “I’m very sorry for all the players who aren’t playing,” he said after the last game against Brighton, a 2-2 draw. While some key players are missing - including Jack Grealish - Guardiola has to carefully decide what the rotation looks like in each match. “I have never seen a coach who sets up a team to lose,” explains Guardiola as he tries to make the best possible selection, stressing that every decision is crucial to the team's success krone.at.
Insecurities in the squad
McAtee's return could be a crucial step for Guardiola to strengthen the squad for the coming season. He can expect a lot of playing time in the current preparation in the USA, especially since the European Championship riders are missing. It remains to be seen whether McAtee wants to face the competition or perhaps look for a place in another league. Various clubs from the Premier League, Eredivisie and Bundesliga had already expressed their interest. The upcoming games against teams such as Celtic Glasgow and FC Barcelona will show how McAtee fits into Guadiola's plans and whether he can develop as a future star under the coach.