Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola returned to one of the biggest turning points of the match against Liverpool in his next press conference. It was about goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's literally fantastic save.
According to Pep, the episode unfolded so quickly and unexpectedly during the match that as soon as he saw the ricochet, his inner instinct shouted "goal!"
“At that moment, I saw the ball change direction after the ricochet and I thought it was a goal. But sometimes luck is on your side. If your parents raised you to be so strong and big, you can make a save like that. Yes, height played a big role in this save. But Gigi’s speed and strength in jumping were also incredible. It was a really high-level save,” Guardiola told reporters.
Indeed, Donnarumma’s move served not only to save a shot for City, but also to maintain the morale of the team throughout the match. At such moments, the goalkeeper becomes not just a simple position player, but the “pillar” of the team.
It should be recalled that in this match, Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2-1 away and achieved a decisive victory. Now, City will face their next test at home to Fulham.
While Guardiola's team are fully focused on the upcoming match, it's only natural that that save at Anfield will be talked about again and again. Because such saves are one of those "golden moments" that can decide the title and medals at the end of the season.
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