Ice-cold Gvardiol already well-established as part of the Man City furniture
by Greg Lea
at Friday, Nov 3 2023 09:51
After losing Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez in the summer, there was a debate over whether Manchester City’s squad was stronger or weaker compared to last season. That question remains unresolved, but there is no doubt that the addition of Josko Gvardol has strengthened Pep Guardiola’s ...
Gvardiol's World Cup showings cementing reputation as one of Europe's top defenders
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Dec 2 2022 16:11
Buying a player on the back of their performance at an international tournament is so often a risk. The standout example is Karel Poborsky, who was excellent for the Czech Republic at Euro 96, playing a key role in their progression to the final, and sealing a summer move to Manchester United as a r...
Why Chelsea should prioritise Skriniar over Gvardiol in centre-back pursuit
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, Jul 28 2022 10:30
Chelsea's pursuit of a new centre-back finally bore fruit earlier this month as they secured the services of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. The Senegal star has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, and it was a transfer that finally came to fruition. Importantly for Chelsea is that th...
Who is Josko Gvardiol? RB Leipzig's elite young defender wanted by Chelsea
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, May 27 2022 10:50