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Guardiola’s Evolving ‘Pepball’ Faces Saudi Test in Club World Cup

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Guardiola to Take Break After City Tenure

The FIFA Club World Cup offers a fascinating look at Pep Guardiola’s evolving Manchester City.

After a less-than-stellar last season, City’s recent 5-2 demolition of Juventus signals a strategic reinvention of “Pepball.”

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While new signings like Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Rayan Ait-Nouri have made an immediate impact, the changes run deeper.

Against Juventus, City showcased a higher tempo and aggressive attacking intent, utilizing full-backs Matheus Nunes and Ait-Nouri to create wide overloads.

Their evolving approach, which now includes more direct play and goalkeeper Ederson’s “incredible long balls,” indicates a departure from constant short-passing, adapting to modern football’s demands for relentless pressing and high-speed passing.

The next challenge comes from Saudi club Al-Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi. Unbeaten in the group stage, Al-Hilal boasts familiar faces like Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Ruben Neves.

While they’ll aim to frustrate City, a renewed confidence within the Manchester camp suggests they’re determined to end a disappointing season with a trophy and a clear statement of intent.

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