admin Manchester City banded together and found the right way to win the treble, but what happened all season?
Ederson: Received some fair criticism in the season and lots of unfair criticism, but saved his best performances for games against Bayern, Real, and Inter. A matchwinner in Istanbul as much as Rodri. 8
Ortega: Promising debut season. They were weak when they lost to Southampton in the Carabao Cup (who wasn’t?), but otherwise impressed enough to retain their place in the FA Cup Final. 7
Lewis: The man who credits Josep Guardiola for teaching John Stones how to play a hybrid role. The boy, who just turned 18 in November, has a phenomenal performance that has the potential to imitate the Stones in the future. 8
Walker: There have been some great performances in the second half of the season, especially in the second leg against Vinicius, in a year when injury kept the team out of the World Cup and when City came back, others were available. Nonetheless, he emphasized his continuing classes. her appearance. 7
Diaz: Another player who had limited impact until February, but has been unbeatable since returning to the team. An excellent defender and leader, he inspired those around him with his dedication and acknowledged the efforts of his teammates. 8
Laporte: His season started late after winning the City title with his phenomenal effort last year. He never played badly, but he couldn’t get rid of the top defenders as Guardiola shifted his priorities to what he wanted. . 6
Stones: Stones always looked like City’s best defender when he was playing, but after moving into his new role in midfield, he took his skills to a surprisingly high level. After a long period of low profile, he now officiates matches such as the Champions League final, which only the best players in the world can do. 9
Akanji: An unexpected debut season in English football. Going from a Dortmund reserve who had little interest in the Premier League to a treble winner was frustrating and took time to earn the trust of City fans, but now his position is safe. on defense. 8
Ake: As Guardiola said at the beginning of the new year, he was so good that the team couldn’t have played well without him. Injuries brutally ruled him out of a few big games late in the season, but he was one of the most consistent players all season and a worthy return to Istanbul. 9
Cancelo: Probably 9/10 last season, but it’s been a hell of a year for Cancelo. After losing his place in the team, he threw his toys out of his stroller and went to Bayern for a treble, only to lose to his parent club and be ridiculed by the fans, but City will go down in history instead. Eliminated the German club to leave his name. 3
Gomes: He scored an assist in the Manchester derby, but his performances showed why City didn’t initially target him as a left-back. His place within the squad next season is questionable, especially if he wants to play football more regularly. 5
Rodri: I could list some bad performances (including the last one!) but that’s it. For a player who has made the most starts for City in a season under Guardiola, it’s an astounding consistency. The goal against Inter will go down in history and the goal against Bayern was decisive. Essentially, he is a defensive midfielder coveted by every club in world football. 10
Phillips: What was purported to be a great deal went downhill from the moment he missed an announcement to fans in July. Injuries forced him out for the first half of the season and he didn’t look like he was wearing the jersey. A big decision for all involved to make this summer. 4
Gundogan: As Kyle Walker said in the final months of the season, his development into a ‘top Zidane’ has been even more impressive this year, as he scored the fastest FA Cup-winning goal in history. He’s a great midfielder and captain and has earned the right to decide his next season, but City are very hopeful he’s still there. 8
De Bruyne: A year full of ups and downs. 28 assists is an extraordinary figure, and after some indications of a decline, he returned to his best form in March and April, but injuries caught up with him and he suffered another painful early substitution in the Champions League final. forced. 8
Bernardo: Another midfielder who will be crucial to the Treble, but he has doubts about who his next game will be. His mileage has secured him a spot in the squad for the big game and his two goals against Real Madrid were his crowning achievement in another outstanding contribution. . 8
Mahrez: Mahrez lost his place to Bernardo, but let’s not forget his form alongside Grealish from January to March. Without him City wouldn’t have won the league. Guardiola said after the FA Cup semi-final that his hat-trick at Wembley wasn’t bad but he couldn’t convince him. 8
Palmer: I was hoping he would continue. After a promising season cut short by injury, Palmer failed to dominate for much of the season. He regained his form and his confidence in the final weeks of the season after winning the Premier League. Will that be enough to keep him there next year? 5
Alvarez: Adapted quickly to European football, winning the World Cup and scoring an astonishing amount of goals and trophies in the time he played. bottom. He’s still learning his craft in the game and within the team, and will likely find more stability in his next year. 7
Foden: It’s been a strange season with a hat-trick in the Manchester derby and over an hour in the Champions League final, but he’s also been on the bench much longer than anyone expected. rice field. The player’s talent was never questioned, but certain qualities Guardiola was looking for were better than others. 7
Grealish: One of his main reasons for Foden’s inability to play more often was the form and consistency of Grealish, who at best only managed to improve by three levels throughout the season. He will be disappointed that he didn’t make more of an impact in two big finals, but given what has happened so far, his position within the team in such a match would be a disappointment. There was no question. 9
Harland: I arrived with high expectations and they exceeded all of them. The scary thing is, as he stressed when he asked Thierry Henry for advice after the Champions League final, the 22-year-old could still do better. But he’s already scoring goals at a pace the Premier League has never seen before. 10
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