In the border in Dortmund before asserting himself within the Manchester City armada of Pep Guardiola, Manuel Akanji went through a very special summer. Before challenging Spain in Zaragoza on Saturday, the boss of the Swiss team tells us regarding his new life.
Isn’t joining Manchester City somewhere ‘scary’? “No. If I had been afraid, I would not have signed. However, I know that nothing will be easy. With such a squad, I don’t really expect to play 90 minutes every game. But I want to ‘complicate’ the coach’s task when he has to choose his starting XI.”
“My strength? The sense of anticipation”
Why would Pep Guardiola trust you? “Because I’m fast, physically strong and good with the ball. But I believe that my great strength lies in the sense of anticipation. That’s what Pep Guardiola is looking for, right? My first 3 matches with City went well. I might be satisfied with my performance. I believe the coach was too.i.”
How do you see the chances of the Swiss team in Qatar? “No one can say today how far our journey will take us. I am, however, convinced that we can achieve something big. Yes, I would like to win this World Cup with Switzerland.”
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