It's really crazy how Manchester City already successfully sign Gvardiol, they already have so many world class defenders e.g. Akanji, Stones, Walker, Cancelo, Ake, and Dias. Is there any striker can destroy these defenders? I really doubt it. There's no loophole in Manchester City's squad, their current squad remind me with Barcelona squad in 2008/2009 where it's one of the best squad in football history.
They are building for themselves a formidable squad that even when their first eleven are reserved, the second can be unbeatable as well. I like the pattern at which Guardiola is training the boys, instilling such confidence that even on less than better days, they still manage to perform well.
But on a different note, can Raphinha be a worthy replacement to Riyad Mahrez? The Algerian forward has been instrumental since joining the club in 2018, playing 294 games and having 77 goals to his name. Although Raphinha is also a good player and having joined Barca in the summer of last season, he has scored 10 goals. But is he still a better replacement?