Pep Guardiola may look to minimise the threat of Darwin Núñez while John Stones could have a pivotal role
Pep Guardiola sides have always had a vulnerability to balls played in behind their defensive line. It is inherent in the high press that makes his teams so good at regaining possession: you cannot have one without the other (which is one of football’s enduring strengths as a sport: no positive comes entirely without a negative; there is no “best” way to play).
Written by Jonathan Wilson
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