In a commanding 6-0 victory over UAE's Al-Ain at the Club World Cup, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola showcased full debuts for Rayan Ait-Nouri and Claudio Echeverri. City's performance reflected improvements from last season's injury-plagued struggles, with these new signings enhancing the squad's depth. Ait-Nouri's arrival adds balance on the left, while Echeverri impressed with his skills, especially a stunning free-kick. The goalkeeper Stefan Ortega likened him to Julian Alvarez, highlighting the potential of this promising 19-year-old from Argentina as a future star at City.
Echeverri's finishing is incredible, and he is a really good guy. I think he can help us a lot," said City's goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.
Guardiola may now have a future star on his hands in teenager Echeverri, who hails from the South American country that produced footballing greats.
City's struggles last season were partly down to a lengthy injury list and deploying players in unfamiliar positions.
Ait-Nouri will provide more balance down the left and goalscorer Echeverri showed why he could be decent squad option this season.
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