Manchester City’s Rolls Royce is much more than a defender | OneFootball

Manchester City’s Rolls Royce that Josko Gvardiol has become much than a defender. Since arriving at the club from RB Leipzig the Croatian international has become a valuable attacking weapon for the world champions. Gvardiol’s rise is a testament to his tremendous talent and to Pep Guardiola and his ability to get the best out of players.

The best of Josko Gvardiol was on full display during Manchester City’s hard fought 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux. His ability in possession was crucial in City’s dominance at Molineux. Gvardiol is a key part of Pep Guardiola’s sides possession game and he is crucial to City’s play down their left hand side. He is also one of the best defenders in the game which was well known when he signed for Manchester City.

But Manchester City’s Rolls Royce has become a valuable weapon with his goals. His equaliser against Wolves came at a crucial time during Sunday’s match. The timing of the goal was crucial. How he scored it was even more remarkable, especially that Gvardiol is a left back.

There are midfielders and strikers that wish they had the technical ability of Josko Gvardiol. It takes a special player to hit 25 yard rockets into the top corner with their weaker foot. Gvardiol has done it several times now for the world champions. His goals tend to come at crucial times and are those that are primarily scored by players who play further up the pitch. That speaks volumes about how gifted Gvardiol is as a player.

Josko Gvardiol is much more than a defender. He is a valuable attacking weapon for the world champions. The sky is the limit for what he could become but he has already established himself as a crucial member of Pep Guardiola’s side. It is a tantalising proposition to ponder just how good he can become during time at Manchester City.