Former Wolves coach Edu Rubio, who worked with Ait-Nouri during season 2022-23
His technical competence, his ability and skill in tight areas – keeping the ball close to his feet – give him the opportunity to fit perfectly into Pep Guardiola’s possession -based piece.
He can also dribble with speed, so that the team goes up the field driving with the ball, which is probably what Manchester City need now – players who can break the lines.
Defensively, he has improved his game since his arrival at Premier League and his V-A defense is a very good standard. He can handle physically and is a very versatile player who can operate in any position on the flank or playing as an inverted side.
He needs to improve his decision making on the ball – he can take too much a touch sometimes and slow down the speed of the ball in a game of possession that Pep loves. He also needs to work on his final attack on attack.
In a club like the city, he will need to get his highest assistance rate, but it’s something he can definitely do.
