NotOffside
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Is he still a player that divides opinion somewhat? Some people seem to have a general dislike for him, largely because of how he left Liverpool I guess, even supporters of different clubs! Though I've never quite understood this as it's not like he was born there or was a lifelong fan of the club or anything. At the time Liverpool were very much nearly men and City were head and shoulders better than them.
Is he world-class now or just someone that's very good on a side full of top players? I have to admit I used to think he was a bit over-rated and relied too much on out and out pace. But to be fair to him he's clearly improved a lot and his stats suggest that as his goal output from out wide has increased year on year for the last few years at least.
He's generally been a mainstay in the side as much as anyone when fit under Guardiola so I suppose that suggests he really is a top class player.
Is he world-class now or just someone that's very good on a side full of top players? I have to admit I used to think he was a bit over-rated and relied too much on out and out pace. But to be fair to him he's clearly improved a lot and his stats suggest that as his goal output from out wide has increased year on year for the last few years at least.
He's generally been a mainstay in the side as much as anyone when fit under Guardiola so I suppose that suggests he really is a top class player.