French newspaper L’Equipe have named two Manchester City players in their team of 2022.
The authoritative French publication L’Equipe has presented its version of the symbolic team of the best football players of 2022. It includes representatives of seven clubs and seven national teams.
The largest representation in the symbolic team was received by Real Madrid, who delegated three players to the team. Among the national teams, France is represented by the largest number of players – three players.
L’Equipe named Manchester City duo Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker in their team of the year.
De Bruyne’s place in the best XI cannot be disputed. He is the best midfielder in world football while Walker remains one of the world’s best full backs.
De Bruyne and Walker both led Manchester City to the Premier League title in the summer, pipping Liverpool and Van Dijk.
Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne have been included in @lequipe’s 2022 Team of the Year. pic.twitter.com/SScteAAWcF
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) December 24, 2022
Erling Haaland has been a goalscoring machine for Manchester City since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund but misses out.
The XI has caused a real stir amongst Man City fans with Rodri’s exclusion a particular talking point.
Others have questioned Casemiro and Gvardiol’s space in the side.
“Wow Someone recognising Walker, that’s heartening. Rodri going unnoticed again but we are used to it now”
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“Walker finally being recognised for how class he is”
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“I swear Rodri is the most under appreciated footballer on the planet”
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“Rodri over Casimero every day of the week.”
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“Casemiro but no Rodri. This robbery is getting intense”
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“Rodri should be on there over Casemiro but I’m so glad Walker finally gets his flowers. Defending is actually looked at and valued again”
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“Casemiro over Rodri is crazy”
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“Our fans complaining about how Rodri isn’t in over Casemiro shows how REACTIONARY and CASUAL it is. If we had a NORMAL fan base, we’d be complaining about how Theo Hernandez got in over Cancelo and how Gvardiol somehow scammed his way in.”
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