With the Premier League pretty much in the bag, Pep Guardiola’s attention will be on the Champions League when they face Liverpool, the only team to have beaten them in the league this season.
Manchester City will be hoping they can win a treble if they manage to win the Champions League. City do have the depth and firepower required to propel them all the way to go with a world class manager who knows how to steer such a majestic ship to the shore.
We now take a look at 3 players who will be vital for City in their Champions League title charge.
#3 David Silva
David Silva’s importance comes as no surprise. The Spaniard has been quite fantastic this season under Guardiola. The influence he has had on this Manchester City team is quite phenomenal, racking up 8 goals and 9 assists. Despite the numbers being relatively on the lower side, his vision and understanding of the game has taken his game to another level.
His role will be crucial in the Champions League given the quality and vast experience he brings in. These are the kind of players who will have to step up and take responsibility for the team and steering them to the finish line.
#2 Sergio Aguero
Despite few suggestions that the Argentine might not be fancied by Guardiola as City’s number 9, he has pretty much cemented that position. With 21 goals in the Premier League this term, only behind Kane and Salah, Aguero has been lethal in front of goal for the Sky Blues.
As Manchester City’s all-time leading goal-scorer, City will look forward to his attacking qualities to notch up the goals and make the difference in the final third.
#1 Kevin De Bryne
One of the favourites to win this year’s player of the season award, the Belgian has changed gears drastically since last season. He has been explosive this season and has looked dangerous with his passing and creativity.
Leading the assist chart this season in the Premier League, he could be the key man for City in breaking up defences given that the games in the Champions League are going to be a tough challenge.
Pep will hope that his quality and flair can influence this City side that are looking to go all the in the Champions League.