Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City
Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.
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"toughest so far this season because of how good they are"
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
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Cameroonian professional footballer playing as a winger for Brentford.
Enzo Maresca is a former football manager and player.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Josko Gvardiol is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Marc Guehi is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Phil Foden is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Rayan Ait-Nouri is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back.
Defender for Manchester City.
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Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.
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