The main team reconstruction of Manchester City continues.
January joins January with Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico González, Vitor Reis and Juma Bah, at a cost of around £180 million, expected to arrive in Etihad this summer.
So make excitement City fans one of the most talented left-backs in the world football game.
Manchester City's first choice left-back target
Manchester City is “interested” in the move of Bournemouth left-back Miloš Kerkez, according to reports from Sky Sports News, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also known as clubs running.
According to a report by Gary Jacob, the Hungarian international moved £45 million this summer to enjoy £45 million, although the bidding war could push price tags up.
So, can the 21-year-old go to Manchester?
How Miloš Kerkez will improve Manchester City
As suggested earlier, Kerks has been a great performer this season, and Matt Furniss of Opta's analyst described him as “one of the hottest properties in the world football game”, adding that he will soon be “one of Europe's best defenders.”
Jacek Kulig of football talent scout agreed to call him “one of the most talented left-backs in world football”, so let’s evaluate his statistics.
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Miloš Kerkez 2024/25 Premier League Statistics |
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Statistics |
Kerks |
PL level |
|---|---|---|
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minute |
2,897 |
16th |
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Target |
2 |
Chapter 120 |
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Assist |
5 |
31st |
|
Progressive carrying |
89 |
28th |
|
Pass for progress |
141 |
24th |
|
Pass attempt |
1141 |
Chapter 52 |
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Key Pass |
30 |
Chapter 64 |
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Crossing the area |
twenty two |
third |
|
Shooting action |
74 |
Chapter 51 |
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The percentage of dribbles resolved |
61.1% |
Chapter 49 |
|
piece |
33 |
Chapter 47 |
|
Intercept |
38 |
17th |
|
gap |
100 |
Chapter 33 |
|
Ball recovery |
148 |
Chapter 23 |
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All statistics are provided by fbref.com |
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As outlined at the table, Kerks is well on the overall side for most metrics, and his offensive statistics are particularly impressive considering he is a defender.
Only Antonee Robinson and Pedro Pedro Pedro accumulated more of Kerkez's 22 crosses into the free throw zone, which helped the Hungarian International score five assists in a 2-1 win over Manchester City in November.
So, how will he adapt to the team of human cities?
Well, Guardiola has deployed many players on the left so far this season, including Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Savinho, Bernardo Silva and Marmoush, but Jérémy Doku seems to have been the most natural fit for the position.
The Belgian made headlines on Tuesday night, assisting Matheus Nunes’ final title against Aston Villa with the sensational, rude Trivela Cross hiding at home in the back post.
Alex Keble told the Premier League that due to his direct dribble and Mavericks energy, Doku's introduction changed the game, which is what the tactical chess game is required.
Meanwhile, Guardiola said on Saturday that it was “so unfair” that Doku didn't start more often, his fourth consecutive fixture that was being used on the bench.
According to FBREF.com, Belgium has taken the second place in the Premier League this season, and firstly a successful breakup and improved goals, which, according to FBREF.com, has at least 38 more than anyone else.
If the ball moves at least 10 yards toward the opponent's starting point or is taken into the free throw area, the carry is considered to be progressive.
So if the couple takes Sky Blue links, we can finally see high-quality, reliable and consistent left-backs regularly, and we can finally see the best Doku regularly.
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