UEFA Super Cup : Man City player ratings vs Sevilla

The young homegrown forward displayed there is compelling reason need to sign a Riyad Mahrez substitution by maneuvering his side once more into the game

Manchester City can keep each penny of the Riyad Mahrez’s transfer expense – in Cole Palmer they have their own personal broiler prepared replacement to the Algerian. City’s homegrown forward pulled Pep Guardiola’s side back from the chasm and set before them their way to lifting the UEFA Super Cup without regard to Sevilla on Wednesday night in Athens.

Sevilla shocked the high pitch winners, grabbing the lead when Youssef En-Nesyri transcended Manuel Akanji to head home a cross from Marcos Acuna in the principal half. The Europa League winners love the enormous event and ruled a large part of the last part. Had it not been for Ederson they would have multiplied their lead.

Notwithstanding, Palmer looked home a cross from Rodri to pull City level with just shy of 30 minutes to play and Guardiola’s side looked bound to dominate the match in the hour and a half. With no victor after full-time, a penalty shootout was required and it was a nerve-destroying issue as the two sides scored their initial four spot-kicks.

Yet, after Kyle Walker changed over City’s fifth, Nemanja Gudelj crushed his kick against the crossbar, giving the Residents their fourth prize of 2023 and giving Guardiola a record-equalling fourth Super Cup.

International Sports rates Man City’s players from Georgios Karaiskakis Arena…

Goalkeeper and Guard

Ederson (8/10):

His shot halting skills came to the front as he made three gigantic recoveries, making himself huge to obstruct En-Nesyri two times in the last part.

Kyle Walker (6/10):

Less involved going ahead than in late matches. Got a fundamental touch to forestall ball arriving at Lucas Ocampos late on. Was lucky to see his penalty sneak under Bono’s arm and in.

Manuel Akanji (4/10):

Had unfortunate situating and moved away from En-Nesyri for the goal.

Nathan Ake (5/10):

Might have discussed better with Akanji. Battled to keep En-Nesyri calm. Nearly grabbed the victor as of now.

Josko Gvardiol (5/10):

An extreme initial beginning for City. Ocampos got the better of him in the principal half. Got more elaborate on the assault in the last part.

Midfield

Phil Foden (7/10):

Took up the position Kevin De Bruyne would regularly take and was easily shackled by Sevilla, making few seconds of genuine risk.

Rodri (6/10):

Maybe like in Istanbul, he had an unstable presentation in general yet assisted track down the forward leap with an enticing cross for Palmer.

Mateo Kovacic (8/10):

Perhaps of City’s best entertainer on the evening. Gallant with the ball and adapted well when under tension. Likewise took a superb penalty .

Attack

Cole Palmer (9/10):

Changed the game. Showed magnificent ethereal development to look in the balancer and was not far away from tracking down the victor. Taken off before full-time so couldn’t take a penalty .

Erling Haaland (5/10):

Had an extremely peaceful game, shackled by Loic Bade and Nemanja Gudelj. Has now gone four European matches without scoring. Changed over his penalty in the shootout, notwithstanding.

Jack Grealish (6/10):

Attempted to get a lot of opportunity on the left flank for a significant part of the game however improved and assisted City with completing the game on top. With certainty opened his penalty in the shootout.