Pep Guardiola’s Praise for Young Winger Savinho Hailed as a Major Asset for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has given a rare glimpse into his high hopes for 20-year-old winger Savinho, heaping praise on the Brazilian’s impressive performances since joining Manchester City in the summer. The winger, who was signed from Ligue 2 side Troyes, has wasted no time making an impact at the Etihad Stadium, racking up four assists in just 11 appearances.
Despite failing to score a goal of his own, Guardiola has shown a clear admiration for Savinho’s attitude and ambition, saying, “What I like is I have the feeling he wants to be the best. The best on the pitch, to try things and participate in everything, to have the ball and try again.” He’s a young player with a singular desire to be the best, and it’s an infectious quality that Guardiola believes is essential for greatness.
The manager praised Savinho’s boldness, even highlighting an instance where he took a free-kick against Wolves, a decision that typifies his fearless approach to the game. “He’s not scoring goals but he will take the ball and shoot,” Guardiola said. “He’s a young guy and I have the feeling that he’s here to become a good player. That defines the really good players. With courage and consistency with his ambition, he will get there.”
Savinho’s integration into the City squad has coincided with a significant upswing in form, with the team now just behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League standings. This weekend, they host newly-promoted Southampton, who are yet to record their first win of the season. It promises to be a stern test for the Saints, who will be looking to make a statement against the reigning champions.
For Savinho, the focus will be on ending his wait for a first goal, but his impressive displays have already earned him a special place in Guardiola’s plans. Thearonce again, the City boss has identified a player with the makings of a future star, and Savinho will be hoping to open his account in style against Southampton.
