After Manchester City’s lengthy winning streak in the Premier League ended on Saturday against Bournemouth, focus will now shift to Sporting CP.
At Vitality Stadium, the Cherries shocked everyone by defeating City 2-1.
Manchester City, who had gone 32 games without losing, lost to Androni Iraola’s team, who were well-deserving champions.
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that City was unable to handle Bournemouth’s intensity and that other teams would now try to match that kind of performance.
Micah Richards also said that City was unable to handle Bournemouth’s pressure and that the defenders “smothered” striker Erling Haaland.
At least it appears that Pep Guardiola will be able to use Savinho when City plays Sporting CP in the Champions League next.
Savinho seen training again ahead of Sporting vs Man City
During the Carabao Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur in the middle of the week, Savinho was removed on a stretcher.Given how many injury issues Guardiola is already dealing with, it was a picture that alarmed every City supporter.Fortunately, however, Savinho’s problem was not as serious as it appeared.Guardiola put Savinho on the bench for the match against Bournemouth after claiming he had averted a fracture. But the management of Manchester City decided not to take a chance on the Brazilian.Savinho, however, can be seen with the rest of the team in some new training photos that City shared on Sunday.The Brazilian appears to have no long-term injuries, and it is likely that he will play in Tuesday’s match against Sporting.Guardiola will probably be questioned about the South American when he addresses the media tomorrow night.Savinho is already a key member of Man City’s squad.Savinho’s return to training will be greatly appreciated by City supporters worldwide.Savinho has undoubtedly had a very positive start to life at the Etihad Stadium since his £33 million move, even though he has yet to score his first goal while wearing the Manchester City uniform.In 13 games thus far, he has contributed five assists, making him one of the team’s few players who appears capable of producing consistently...Guardiola needs his new Brazilian star to make an effort to stay in shape since Kevin De Bruyne has been having trouble staying fit this season.He is unquestionably the best option for that right wing position right now, as long as Oscar Bobb is not injured.