Bole Qianli horse! Tactician, Manchester City general: Even if he asked me to keep goal

Manchester City continue to host Southampton in the 10th round of the 2022-23 Premier League season. Not surprisingly, another big win. In this match, City again showed the strength of the one-sided force, full possession of 65 percent of the game, created 21 shots on target eight times, the harvest of four goals. Southampton, on the other hand, struggled to mount a decent counter-attack and, in the latter stages of the game, had the feel of a dying struggle. Only 5 shots and no goal in the game.

The player of the game was Cancello, who scored a game-high 9.3 after the game. He also produced the most spectacular goal of the game when, in the 19th minute, Cancelo took a long drive from the left flank, flicked a shot just outside the penalty area, and fired a left-footed shot into the net against the turf.

Other than that goal, Cancello was very active throughout the game. He made three passes, two crosses, three key passes and one long pass out of six times with a 90% success rate, playing the role of a winger.

After the game, Cancello gave an interview to club officials about his thoughts on the game. He said: "I am always happy when we score and I am even happier when we win. Yes, I do play both positions and I feel comfortable on the left and right. I played very much forward today, but as I said, I am comfortable at right back and left back. I always help the team where I am needed, even if the manager asks me to be the goalkeeper! I always try to do my best and try to help the team achieve their goals."

The meeting between Cancello and Guardiola perfectly interprets the story of Bole and Chollima. Cancello had already made a name for himself before joining Manchester City. He became a regular at Valencia, excelled in La Liga for two seasons and was loaned out to Inter before being acquired by Juve for a fee of 40.4 million the following season. In the Bianconeri, Cancello occasionally shines, but it always feels a little less interesting. In short, he has characteristics and obvious weaknesses. However, due to the head coach's playing style and other factors, characteristics can not be fully displayed.

After just one season, he got a call-up from Pep Guardiola. And Manchester City were also forthcoming, directly bid 65 million euros high price. Having just joined Manchester City, Guardiola has positioned Cancello as Walker's number one substitute, so his league time has been limited. He made only 17 league appearances in his first season, scoring zero goals and providing zero assists. But Guardiola gave Cancello time in the cup. He made 16 appearances in the cup that season, eight of them in the Champions League, but still scored zero assists.

The turning point came in the 20-21 season when City were hit by injuries and Cancello started to play on the left wing more often and he took his chance with a fresh look. That season, Cancello made 43 appearances and 39 starts in all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists, both career highs for City.

By the 21-22 season, Cancello had become the No. 1 left guard in the world in the eyes of many. There was also a saying at the time: "Cancelo, the world's first defender depends on which side he plays." That season, he became an important tactical piece for Guardiola, constantly causing problems for opposition defences with his pace, dribbling skills and sense of connection on the wing. He had three goals and 10 assists in 52 games and 51 starts all season. Just 13 games into the season, Cancello has two goals and five assists.

Guardiola's vision, combined with careful cultivation, allowed Cancello to complete the transformation. The blessing is certainly appreciated by Cancello, who is enjoying one of the most relaxing days of his career. Can not only enjoy showing their own characteristics, but also help the team to win the cup.

Sometimes we watch Manchester City and wonder if Pep Guardiola is the best tactician in modern football. He will not stick to the same style of play with the lineup, many players to his hands are significantly improved, and play with confidence and freehand. Southampton are a tough nut to crack in the eyes of the other BIG6 clubs, but City can only play a meek sheep, no temper.

For this game, he played Akandji at right-back, another change that allows City to switch back and forth between two and three centre-halves depending on the situation. The controversial Akandji has been a world-class centre-half since his arrival at Manchester City and has reinvigorated his right-back credentials. Guardiola's flexible tactics made opponents impossible to defend, and he played at will, unstoppable.