He is a player who will undoubtedly remain engraved in his memory. Last night, Rayan Aït-Nouri made his big debut as a holder under the colors of the Skyblues during the FIFA club World Cup, facing the Emirati club in Al Ain. And the least we can say is that his performance was simply amazing.
Recruited this summer for more than 40 million euros from Wolverhampton, Aït-Nouri was able to seize his luck after a first match against Wydad Casablanca where he could not enter, the fault of a red card inflicted on Rico Lewis. This time, aligned on the left side in a device with three central defenders, it was one of the spearheads of the total domination of Manchester City (overwhelming victory 6-0).
On the ground, Aït-Nouri put his offensive talent at the service of the team, multiplying the climbs and the sharp dribbles, constantly disturbing opposing defense. With 92 touched balloons, four successful dribbles – the highest total of the match – and two shots, he showed remarkable technical ease.
Guardiola already completely seduced by his talent
As the Daily Mail tellshis exploits were even greeted by the supporters, who even compared on social networks his ball touch and his movements to those of Riyad Mahrez or Dembélé. Its hooks, including a feint by Cruyff and a small bridge, vibrated the crowd and impressed the observers.
But Aït-Nouri did not shine that in attack: he also succeeded in three tackles, the highest among the players of City, demonstrating a solid defensive commitment. Pep Guardiola himself has recognized his impact, praising a talented player capable of evolving both in defense and in attack. “We knew that Ite Nouri was a talented player. It can evolve inside the game as on the wing. He made a very good match, ”said City manager at Dazn's microphone.
Thanks to this collective and individual demonstration, Manchester City already validates its ticket for the second round of the competition before even facing Juventus. For Aït-Nouri, this first tenure is a real springboard in his career, a strong signal sent to his new club, to fans and, of course, to Algeria.
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To summarize
Rayan Aït-Nouri shone during his first tenure with Manchester City in the club World Cup, largely contributing to 6-0 victory against Al Ain. His dribbles, offensive mounted and defensive solidity conquered Guardiola and the fans, announcing a promising future for the Algerian.
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