Man City Player Ratings: Prague Test

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Man City Player Ratings: Prague Test – A Mixed Bag of Blues

City's trip to Prague wasn't exactly a walk in the park, but a win is a win, right? Let's break down how each player performed in this Champions League group stage clash.

Ederson: 7/10

Ederson was solid as always, making a couple of key saves to keep the clean sheet. No real tests, but he was there when needed. Nothing spectacular, but he did his job.

Kyle Walker: 6/10

Walker was a bit shaky defensively at times, but he did manage to get forward and contribute to the attack. He didn't really set the world on fire, but he did enough. It's early days, and I expect him to get back to his best soon.

Ruben Dias: 8/10

Dias was a rock at the back, a real leader, and deservedly won the Man of the Match award. He was dominant in the air, snuffed out any danger, and was a calming presence for the back line. This is the Dias we know and love.

Manuel Akanji: 7/10

Akanji had a solid performance alongside Dias, providing a good complement to the Portuguese defender. He was strong in the tackle and dealt with the Czech threat well. A good game from the Swiss international.

Joao Cancelo: 7/10

Cancelo was a threat going forward and created several good chances for his teammates. He was a bit more cautious defensively, but still a valuable player on the pitch. Maybe he's still feeling his way back into the first team.

Rodri: 8/10

Rodri was his usual self in midfield, dictating the tempo and providing a strong base for the attack. He was dominant in possession and broke up play expertly. A real engine room for this City side.

Kevin De Bruyne: 9/10

De Bruyne was the architect of City's victory, pulling the strings and creating chance after chance. He was in complete control, his passing was sublime, and he even scored a goal. A true maestro.

Bernardo Silva: 7/10

Silva was busy and energetic, but he didn't quite manage to find his usual magic. He was involved in plenty of attacks and was a nuisance to the Czech defense, but he didn't quite find the final pass.

Phil Foden: 7/10

Foden had a mixed game. He was bright in spells, but his end product wasn't quite there. He was involved in the build-up to the goal, and his pace and creativity were a threat to the opposition.

Erling Haaland: 8/10

Haaland was a constant threat throughout the game. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, but he was a handful for the Slavia Prague defense. His movement and finishing were top-notch, and he was a nightmare for the opposition.

Julian Alvarez: 6/10

Alvarez came on for Haaland in the second half and looked to make an impact. He was lively, but he wasn't able to get into the game as much as he would have liked. He'll be hoping to start the next game.

Overall:

It wasn't a vintage performance from City, but they got the job done. They weren't at their best, but they showed their resilience and quality to secure a vital win. It's early days in the Champions League, but this is a good start for Pep Guardiola's team.