W H AT W O U L D M E S S I ’ S P R E - M AT C H INSTRUCTIONS BE? WOU L D T H E R E B E A N Y DOWN S I D E S ?

O Find space away from defenders to receive the ball! O Use superior control to burst towards goal with the ball! O Provide goal threat! O Link with David Silva and exchange quick passes to unlock defences!

MAYBE – PEP GUARDIOLA likes pace and width on the flanks with players like Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling. Little Leo prefers to drift inside and boss the game more centrally. Riyad Mahrez, Sane and Bernardo Silva would get less game time!