Aguero-Led Attack Leaves Much to Be Desired
By mid-season, most observers had reached a consensus on Manchester City’s defensive frailties — even Pep Guardiola would struggle to deny that his back line is far from the required standard. But when Guardiola suggested that City’s forwards are not strong enough, it raised another question: is the attack truly pulling its weight? From a squad depth perspective, City’s front line is far from “adequate.” Guardiola’s preferred 4-2-3-1 often requires a natural center forward to spearhead the attack. While Kevin De Bruyne has occasionally been deployed in the role, the results have been underwhelming. At »Aguero-Led Attack Leaves Much to Be Desired