Only four players in the Premier League this season have provided more assists than Joško Gvardiol, according to Manchester Evening News. The Manchester City defender has set up three goals for teammates, a return that highlights his attacking qualities from the back line.
The observation came on the day of England’s match against Croatia, when the paper took a closer look at the Croatian’s season. Its analysis points to an unusual situation: the very quality that makes Gvardiol so valuable has, in some sense, become a difficulty.
A Defender With an Eye for Goal
Gvardiol’s willingness to push forward and create chances has been one of the defining features of his time at City. His assist tally places him among the most productive providers in the league, and it is a rare achievement for a centre-back.
Yet the report frames his strengths as a double-edged sword, suggesting that the balance between his defensive duties and his forward runs is now a subject of debate. The full picture of how that plays out at club and international level is the key question for Croatia as they prepare to face England.
Source: www.jutarnji.hr
