Guardiola praises key players Rayan Cherki and Savinho
2025-12-18 01:20
In the Carabao Cup quarter-final that just concluded, Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford at home with brilliant goals from two young players, thus clinching their place in the semi-finals.
After the match, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised the performances of goal scorers Rayan Cherki and Savinho.
French playmaker Cherki scored a stunning long-range goal in the first half, unleashing a beautiful arc from 20 yards out that nestled into the top corner of the net.
Guardiola humorously commented, "That goal was so beautiful that even a blind person could see its brilliance. You don't need any professional background to realize that it was a masterful performance. We've seen goals like that from Phil (Foden) before."
Brazilian youngster Savinho also scored a goal thanks to his tireless running and aggressive play. Guardiola particularly emphasized his professional attitude: "What I admire most about him is his tenacity to keep going, keep going, keep going. Although there is still room for improvement in his decision-making at the last minute, I value this work ethic very much."
In preparation for this week's crucial match against West Ham United, Guardiola rotated seven starters and expressed satisfaction with their focus. However, the victory came at a cost, with Oscar Bob leaving the field with a hamstring injury, casting a shadow over an already congested schedule.
With Manchester City advancing to the semi-finals and maintaining a six-game winning streak across all competitions, Guardiola is very proud of the depth and fighting spirit shown by his bench.
