Pep demands more of Sane
Even after Manchester City's 7-0 victory against Schalke in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola was not entirely happy with Leroy Sane's display.
The 23-year-old German scored against his former club on Tuesday as City eased into the quarter-finals, and now has 14 goals for Guardiola's team in all competitions this season.
Sergio Aguero struck twice as quadruple-chasing City ran out 10-2 winners on aggregate, while Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus were also on the scoresheet in the one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola said afterwards: "We were solid, we didn't concede chances and I think in the last 15 minutes of the first half and the second half we were incredibly good. We were quick, dynamic and the transitions were good. We scored seven goals."
But when asked if Sane was at his best, Guardiola said: "No. After the first goal, yes. Before, no. He was not aggressive enough in the first 20 minutes.
"I know it is tough for Leroy, he doesn't play every game, but after 20 minutes he was then outstanding for the goal and the assists.
"He is a player we know has incredible qualities. It is difficult to find around the world a player with the qualities he has."
City are 9/4 to win the Champions League this season, while they can be backed at 1/7 to beat Swansea City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday. Guardiola's team are available at 4/5 to win the FA Cup this term.
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Even after Manchester City's 7-0 victory against Schalke in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola was not entirely happy with Leroy Sane's display.
The 23-year-old German scored against his former club on Tuesday as City eased into the quarter-finals, and now has 14 goals for Guardiola's team in all competitions this season.
Sergio Aguero struck twice as quadruple-chasing City ran out 10-2 winners on aggregate, while Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus were also on the scoresheet in the one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola said afterwards: "We were solid, we didn't concede chances and I think in the last 15 minutes of the first half and the second half we were incredibly good. We were quick, dynamic and the transitions were good. We scored seven goals."
But when asked if Sane was at his best, Guardiola said: "No. After the first goal, yes. Before, no. He was not aggressive enough in the first 20 minutes.
"I know it is tough for Leroy, he doesn't play every game, but after 20 minutes he was then outstanding for the goal and the assists.
"He is a player we know has incredible qualities. It is difficult to find around the world a player with the qualities he has."
City are 9/4 to win the Champions League this season, while they can be backed at 1/7 to beat Swansea City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday. Guardiola's team are available at 4/5 to win the FA Cup this term.
Source: bet365.com
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