Savinho has 'something special' - Guardiola | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola believes Savinho is settled in his thinking and as a result, the team is now reaping the rewards.

The Brazilian backed up last weekend’s goal and assist at Leicester City with three more goal involvements in the 4-1 win over West Ham – one that resulted in an own goal by Vladimir Coufal and assists for both Erling Haaland’s goals.

The 20-year-old has shown his best form in the past few weeks and his boss thinks it is because he is not overthinking situations.

“I think he’s clean in his mind,” said Guardiola.

“He doesn’t think too much in his head. When you are many years here, players think they deserve something special for what they have done.

“That is a big mistake. You have to prove it again and again. Savinho has everything to win and prove.

“Having old fashioned football with left foot on the left and right on the right, these kinds of crosses help the kind of striker we have.

“The second goal at Leicester and the second  goal today. He has a lot to improve, he is not aggressive enough without the ball, but right now he has something special to help the team.

“His goal was lucky, but the two assists were brilliant. I am so happy for him, and he deserves to play.”

The boss was also asked if he felt his team were getting back to our best with back-to-back wins under our belts.

However, Pep believes we are a long way from being back to the levels of previous seasons.

“I am so happy and will sleep better until the next game. but [the journalist in the press conference] asked me if the old City were back?” he said.

“No. It’s not that level. It’s not because we lose it’s a disaster and today was incredible.

“We played much better against Everton than today and dropped points. I am happy because Savinho made incredible actions,

“Erling scored two more goals, and the people run. If you ask me if the team are playing like the last years? Absolutely not.”