Manchester City Player’s Community Shield Snub Sends Social Media Wild
Published 10:41 11 Aug 2024 GMT+1
In a shocking display of camaraderie, Manchester City players snubbed teammate Savinho during the Community Shield celebrations. The Portuguese defender, who made his debut for the Blues this summer, looked devastated as he was overlooked for the trophy.
Manchester City beat Manchester United 7-6 in a penalty shootout to lift the Community Shield, with Bernardo Silva’s headed goal cancelling out Alejandro Garnacho’s strike. Manuel Akanji scored the decisive penalty, and in the aftermath, the City players gathered to celebrate.
As Kevin De Bruyne lifted the trophy, he passed it to Ruben Dias, who in turn handed it to Akanji. Savinho, who had impressed with his performance, looked on with a mix of disappointment and confusion.
Needless to say, the moment sent social media into a frenzy. "He looks so confused," wrote one fan. "He kept eyeing it, he wanted to lift it so bad," said another. A third observer noted, "I saw this while watching, they didn’t even notice him."
Despite being overlooked during the initial celebrations, Savinho eventually got his chance to lift the Community Shield, posing for photos alongside Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola.
This snub raises questions about Savinho’s place in the Manchester City squad. Even during the game, he was often overlooked for easy passes, which suggests he’ll need to fight for his spot in the team.
Manchester City’s dominance in the Premier League has led to concerns about squad rotation and playing time for some players. This incident serves as a reminder that even the biggest clubs can’t guarantee playing time for every member of the squad.
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