The start of Savinho's season with Manchester City was dazzling. His breakthrough into Pep Guardiola's team, despite fierce competition in the 'skyblue' attack, surprised everyone. His versatility and ability to unsettle opponents earned him the trust of the Catalan coach, who fielded him alongside figures like Doku and Haaland in the early games. His performance in the Community Shield, where he displayed quality and scored in the penalty shootout, made it clear that he was ready to be a key player.
During his initial Premier League outings, Savinho was a spectacle. With his one-on-one skills, dribbling ability, and constant threat generation, he emerged as one of the team's standout players. However, as weeks passed, his performance began to fade, reflected in his numbers: he is yet to score his first goal with City, and his last assist dates back to October.
Savinho has a lot of room for improvement
This lack of offensive impact has led Guardiola to bench him in several recent matches, a stark contrast to his early prominence. The 20-year-old Brazilian has all the potential to succeed but needs to rediscover the confidence and audacity that characterized his first few months.
Manchester City feels the absence of the best Savinho, a player who, when in form, can be decisive. His return to that level is crucial for a team aiming to continue competing at the highest level.
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