5 Manchester City players with the least minutes played in the 2021-22 season
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have become a force to be reckoned with. The Sky Blues enter each season as the favorites. The team boasts squad depth like no other and with Pep at the helm, there is no stopping Man City.
EPL has been dominated by the Big 6 since forever. But City never quite had a significant role to play. Their role was limited to being second fiddle to city rivals Manchester United and watching them steal all the glory.
Investments from the Middle East changed the course for the club and starting in the late 2000s, Manchester City slowly started climbing the ladder of success. The club has secured five Premier League titles in the past decade and is on course for the 6th.
The Cityzen has been consistent with their performances and even though Liverpool is gaining on them, it is almost certain that City will pick up that trophy by the end of the season. While we have discussed Manchester City's run so far this season, let's discuss their players too.
Without further ado, five Manchester City players with the least minutes played in the 2021-22 season.
5. Ferran Torres - 522
Ferran Torres was brought to the Etihad to fill-in for the departing Sergio Aguero. His fine form in Valencia urged Pep Guardiola to add another youngster to the squad's attacking unit.
Torres signed for Manchester City in August 2020 and enjoyed quite a handful of playing minutes as a debutant. He was consistent in front of goal and adapted to the fast-paced football in England with ease. The young Spaniard played 36 games across all competitions in the Sky Blue kit in his first season.
However, the feat could not be repeated the following season. Injury woes and increased competition reduced the amount of time the former Valencia man spent on the pitch. After playing in seven games (all competitions) for City, Ferran switched to Barcelona.
Barcelona have made a move for Ferran Torres but talks with Man City have so far proven unsuccessful, sources have told @samuelmarsden 👀 https://t.co/wRRFAo1ZgN
4. Cole Palmer - 413
Cole Palmer is one of the most decorated Manchester City academy players. He joined the club's youth setup as an 8-year-old and ascended through the ranks. Palmer became the U18 captain during the 2019-20 season.
The following year, he received a call from Pep Guardiola to join the senior side. Palmer made his debut for the team on 30th September 2020 against Burnley. He now switches between featuring for the U21 and the senior sides.
Palmer has featured in 11 games so far this season across all competitions, taking his total playing minutes to 413.
An amazing goal from Cole Palmer 💫
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