Sky Sport Italia pundits Fabio Capello and Paolo Di Canio slam Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and goalkeeper Ederson for their arrogance and overconfidence. The duo believes that Guardiola's desire to take credit away from his players and Ederson's flashy style have led to mistakes and hindered the team's success in both the Premier League and Champions League. The criticism comes as City face Juventus in a crucial Champions League match.
Former Juventus and Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello and ex-West Ham striker Paolo Di Canio have launched a scathing attack on Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and goalkeeper Ederson.
The duo allege that Guardiola's excessive desire for praise and Ederson's flamboyant style have contributed to costly errors and undermined City's progress in the Premier League and Champions League.
Background
Guardiola took over at Manchester City in 2016 and has won eight major trophies during his tenure, including three Premier League titles. However, the club has consistently fallen short in the Champions League, reaching the final only once in 2021.
Ederson has been City's goalkeeper since 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. However, his tendency to make risky passes and dribbles has occasionally led to mistakes.
Capello and Di Canio's Criticism
Capello claimed that Guardiola has "a big ego" and "takes all the credit" for City's successes, while neglecting to praise his players. He also criticized Ederson's "arrogant" style of play.
Di Canio echoed Capello's sentiments, stating that Guardiola's "obsession with possession" has made City predictable and vulnerable to counterattacks. He also accused Ederson of being "too flashy" and "irresponsible."
Criticism Comes Amidst Juventus Clash
The criticism comes as Manchester City prepare to face Juventus in a pivotal Champions League group stage match. The English champions are desperate for a win after losing to Porto in their opening game.
The match will be a major test for both Guardiola and Ederson, who will be under intense scrutiny following Capello and Di Canio's scathing remarks.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Why are Capello and Di Canio criticizing Guardiola and Ederson? A. They believe that Guardiola's desire for praise and Ederson's flamboyant style have led to mistakes and hindered City's progress.
2. What are Capello's specific criticisms of Guardiola? A. That he takes all the credit for City's successes and neglects to praise his players.
3. What are Di Canio's criticisms of Ederson? A. That he is "too flashy" and "irresponsible" with his style of play.
4. Has Guardiola responded to the criticism? A. Guardiola has not yet addressed Capello and Di Canio's remarks publicly.
5. How have Ederson and City reacted to the criticism? A. Ederson has not commented on the criticism, while City have remained silent.
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