Sky Sports activities pundit Micah Richards has lauded an “unimaginable” Manchester Metropolis star for his efficiency within the 3-0 victory towards Manchester United on Sunday.
Man Metropolis dominate Man Utd on the Etihad
Man Metropolis silenced the doubters with a 3-0 thrashing of rivals Man United on Sunday, with Erling Haaland undoubtedly the star of the present, scoring a brace, though he may’ve simply had a hat-trick, hitting the submit after lacking a golden alternative from shut vary.
Not solely was Haaland at his greatest, however a variety of different Metropolis gamers caught the attention, together with January signing Abdukodir Khusanov, who accomplished six clearances, 4 interceptions and two tackles to maintain Ruben Amorim’s aspect at bay.
Khusanov appears like he’s now settling in on the Etihad Stadium, having arguably struggled to make an instantaneous affect, with the Uzbekistan worldwide making simply six Premier League appearances within the 2024-25 season after arriving from Ligue 1 aspect Lens final winter.
Nevertheless, a distinct Metropolis participant has made a flying begin to life on the membership, based on Richards, who waxed lyrical about summer season signing Gianluigi Donnarumma on The Relaxation Is Soccer podcast after the Manchester derby.
The previous Man Metropolis man stated: “He is a person mountain! I really feel so sorry for Trafford, I really feel sorry for Trafford however that save. £26m, £26m! He is simply received the Champions League, he is what, 25, 26 years of his age?
“Sure individuals will speak about enjoying out from the again, he isn’t an Ederson enjoying out, however when it comes to shot-stopping, his file is unimaginable. What a signing that was, and he had a improbable sport right this moment within the derby.”
Donnarumma might preserve Trafford out of the beginning XI
It’s pure to really feel sorry for James Trafford, who has seemingly now fallen behind Donnarumma within the pecking order, regardless of beginning the opening three video games of the Premier League marketing campaign.
Nevertheless, it’s clear to see why Pep Guardiola introduced the Italian straight into the beginning XI, given that he’s vastly skilled on the prime stage, having made 40 Champions League appearances, whereas additionally receiving excessive reward from Paris Saint-Germain supervisor Luis Enrique.
The 26-year-old additionally bought off to a strong begin on his Metropolis debut, holding a clear sheet within the derby victory, and making one save from contained in the field, alongside three clearances all through the match.
As such, Trafford can have his work minimize out making an attempt to power his manner again into Guardiola’s aspect, and there have now been studies suggesting the Englishman is open to a mortgage transfer within the January switch window.
