Saturday, September 10, 2016

Ball-playing Bravo shows good, bad side in Man City debut (The Associated Press)

Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. In the boldest call of his short time at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola jettisoned Joe Hart and replaced him with Claudio Bravo to have a footballing goalkeeper in his team. The Chile international showcased his excellent footwork and footballing brain throughout Citys 2-1 win at Old Trafford, moving outside his area to get involved in play and starting attacks with his passing and long throws. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

In the boldest call of his short time at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola jettisoned Joe Hart and replaced him with Claudio Bravo to have a ball-playing goalkeeper in his team. Based on Bravo's debut in the cauldron of a Manchester derby, some will question if it's the correct choice. The Chile international showcased his excellent footwork and footballing brain throughout City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford, moving outside his area to get involved in play and starting attacks with his passing and long throws.


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