EPL: Pep Guardiola Praises James McAtee, Hints at Future Role

Pep Guardiola and James McAtee

Pep Guardiola praises James McAtee's unique ability to play in small spaces, expresses desire to keep him at Manchester City next season, highlighting the 20-year-old's impressive talent and potential under his guidance.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his admiration for young midfielder James McAtee, stating his desire to keep him at the club next season. Guardiola highlighted McAtee's unique ability to play effectively in small spaces, a skillset he believes is rare among City's current squad.

“I'd love to have James McAtee and to keep him next season,” Guardiola said. “He's a special guy to play in small spaces, in the pockets, we don't have many.”

Guardiola's praise for McAtee is a testament to the 20-year-old's impressive talent and potential. The City boss has a reputation for developing young players, and his high opinion of McAtee suggests the midfielder may play a significant role in the team's future.

“I've a high, high opinion of McAtee and I also know his huge potential,” Guardiola added.