Savinho can be top class says Pep | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola believes Savinho has the potential to develop into a top class talent.

The 21-year-old winger started his first game of the campaign in the 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town, scoring the goal that sealed victory at the Accu Stadium.

The Brazilian missed the start of the season with injury, but Guardiola believes when everything comes together for him on the pitch, he will get better and better.

“Savinho in the moment will make it click in the final third, the goal for example [against Huddersfield],” said Pep.

“His numbers for goals and assists last season – Savinho created a lot, and in the final third, [he needs to] be active in the right moment.

“The moment he does that, he's young, he will be a top class player.

“He created a lot against Huddersfield and for me, analyse what they do, the body language it doesn’t matter.

“He will make this step - it will come. Savinho will be a top player for Man City.”

Looking ahead to our next Premier League match, the boss admits he isn’t sure how Burnley will set their stall out on Saturday, highlighting that Scott Parker’s men have  employed different formations in different games this season.

Asked if he was expecting the Clarets to play with a low block, Guardiola said: “[Scott Parker] didn't do it against Spurs, but did against Liverpool, so he's adaptable.

“High pressing if they play low block. This is the way, read the situation and what they offer on the table and find a solution."

Asked if fewer teams were playing the low blocks, Pep added: "At the beginning, everyone is so brave, but when the season goes forward the managers see the schedule and table...

"We talk every day, maybe it can happen, tomorrow we know and [if we need to, we will] adapt.”

City v Burnley app coverage

Our official app allows you to follow all of the action from  the Etihad in one place.

Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin at around 13:45 (UK).

Given it’s the release of the latest EA FC game this weekend, FG and Shellzz will be the guests on the latest Matchday Live show alongside presenter Cel Spellman, offering their insight before and after the action.

During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Nicky Weaver while our text commentary continues.

Make sure to have push notifications turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.

We’ll have a quick-hit 2-minute highlights package available at 19:00 (UK), while you can sign-in to watch a free 8-minute edit at midnight. On CITY+ meanwhile, there’ll be our popular full-match replay as well as our new extended highlights offering which features the best 20 minutes of action from the game. Both are also available at midnight.

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