Yahoo Sports Guardiola: Bobb is electric
Pep Guardiola described Oscar Bobb’s display in the 3-2 defeat to AC Milan as ‘electric’.
The Norwegian winger assisted his third goal of the tour as he laid on compatriot Erling Haaland’s opening strike and caused the Milan defence numerous problems all evening.
His starring role comes on the back of the 4-3 loss to Celtic where he scored one and made two – and he has certainly impressed his boss so far.
“He’s electric, [in the] small spaces he’s really good,” said Pep.
“Sometimes in the last part, he has to be more composed and reduce his speed - for example the chance he missed in the first half, he has to be more calm, shoot or pass to Erling.
“It’s a question of time, he’s young but his work ethic is unbelievable. He can play striker, in the pockets, winger.
"When he’s comfortable he’s a guy who can dribble.”
And on his understanding with fellow Norway international Haaland, Pep added: “They were really good, better than the last game.
“He had an impact in the last one but his contributions - it’s not just that, it’s how he plays at the highest level.
“He’s decisive in one versus one and in the one versus two. He is aggressive with and without the ball and played in many positions
“He played well - and not just him, lots were good. We have a young back four so it’s normal and an incredible experience for them and the future of us.
“It’s good to see how they play against top teams like Celtic and AC Milan.
“It’s a top experience for our growth and for ourselves to see how the performance and develop - these games are fantastic because it’s difficult to see them during the season.
“Normally young players for the first team can’t express themselves. This time it’s the opposite, how they improve, surrounded by senior players it’s a good message for me.”
And Guardiola admits he is blessed with a variety of wonderful wing talent with established stars, a new signing and rising talents from the EDS and Academy.
“Well yeah with Jack and Bernardo they’re different types of wingers for sure,” he said.
“But if we need another type, of course look at Micah Hamilton - he arrived at the byline, made the perfect cross for Macca’s header.
“Wingers are there to dribble 1v1 and 2v1, they have to compete with each other, the guys who produce, the more chance they have to play.”
