A notion existed amongst the football fraternity post Pep Guardiola’s coronation at the helm of Manchester City that he would bulldoze past the Premier League outfits, and win the silverware with relative ease. Halfway past the season, the scenario hasn’t developed completely as expected and one might reconsider the perception of the Citizens bagging the bragging rights by lifting the league title as Chelsea are clearly running away with the same after having registered a handsome lead of eight points over the second-placed side, Manchester City.
Any football fan in a prudent state of might would bet on the Pensioners to clinch the league title and without a doubt, the master tactician in the shape of Guardiola needs to make some more changes in the squad. Owing to their strong financial muscle, the Sky Blues are likely to go for the kill by jotting down big money moves, but shouldn’t they look forward to a change by recalling one of their very own players who is currently out on loan to Huddersfield Town Football Club?
Aaron Mooy has been taking marauding steps ever since his move to the John Smith’s Stadium. Having signed from sister club Melbourne City last summer after registering 63 appearances for the Oz club, scoring 11 goals and bagging 20 assists, Guardiola was quick to ship him to the Championship outfit and has been an intriguing element to watch under the tutelage of David Wagner. However, there have been times when City have missed Fernandinho, a prospect like Mooy would have fitted the bill.
The 26-year-old has been very much in the scheme of things at Huddersfield Town, scoring 2 goals, lending his hand in 3 more and creating as many as 62 chances in the second tier in his current side’s push for a promotion. Mooy fits perfectly at the heart of Huddersfield Town’s midfield, creating dangerous opportunities, dictating the tempo of the game, and toiling meticulously in driving the team forward. Moreover, his 1770 passes with a pass accuracy of 84% has made him find his name in the good books, which is why the former Bayern Munich manager is keenly watching his development.
Guardiola has always been an advocate of hard working midfielders with quality and thus, he must take a chance with Mooy. With the future of Yaya Toure and Fabian Delph hanging in the balance, there would be a slot or two left for the former Bolton Wanderers man to be filled and he can definitely be a part of his regime.
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