De Bruyne's Set-Piece Surprise Unlocks Burnley Defense
Manchester City's Strategic Approach and Guardiola's Set-Piece Mastery Ahead of Clash with Brentford
De Bruyne surprised Burnley by executing a clever move during a free-kick, opting to thread the ball through the defense instead of taking a direct shot or delivering a cross. This tactical decision led to Alvarez scoring for the second time in the eventual 3-1 victory over Vincent Kompany's team. De Bruyne revealed that the set-piece strategy was practiced before the match, acknowledging the effective teamwork and spacing that allowed the play to unfold successfully.
Pep Guardiola expressed his delight with the goal, emphasizing the significance of set-pieces in modern football. Guardiola credited his assistant coaches, Carles Vincens and Jack Wilson, for devising the strategy, highlighting the importance of their role in implementing such plays.
City, maintaining a five-point gap behind Premier League leaders
Liverpoolwith a game in hand, prepares for their next match against Brentford. Guardiola reflected on the upcoming challenge, recalling Brentford's double victory over City in the previous season, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and execution in the upcoming fixture.
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