A tricky winger showed exactly what Manchester City missed last season | OneFootball

Oscar Bobb appeared poised to play a prominent role for Manchester City last season. But the Norwegian international suffered a fractured leg on the eve of the 24/25 season. From there, Bobb’s season was wrecked, and he never got a run at it. As Manchester City kicked off their 25/26 Premier League campaign with a 4-nil win over Wolves yesterday, Oscar Bobb showed exactly what his team missed out on last season. Based on his dazzling performance at Molineux, Bobb could be set to play a prominent role on the right wing for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Oscar Bobb played a key role for Manchester City in their win at Molineux.

When the Manchester City starting lineup was announced, it was exciting to see Oscar Bobb starting on the right wing. Bobb is highly regarded by Pep Guardiola and his teammates. It didn’t take him long to make an impact. Bobb’s dribbling and movement stood out in the first half. At times, he mesmerised the Wolves defence.

Bobb’s pressing out of possession was also a key component of his play, and it helped set up Manchester City’s second goal of the game. Bobb dispossessed Andre, then made a surging run at the Wolves defence. He calmly slipped in Tijjani Reijnders, who made it 2-nil with a quality finish. That play showed exactly what Bobb adds to Pep Guardiola’s side.

Yesterday’s match opened up more in the second half, as Vitor Pereira’s side chased the game, there was more space for the Manchester City attack to operate in. It was this space that Oscar Bobb and Tijjani Reijnders exploited to set up Erling Haaland for Manchester City’s third goal of the game. Bobb was at the heart of the move and his close control and neat passing set Reijnders free to tee up Haaland. Haaland did the rest and it was game over.

Bobb could be Manchester City’s preferred player for the right wing role as the season progresses.

Oscar Bobb’s performance yesterday was full of promise. The Norwegian international understands the nuances of Manchester City’s play and there is no reason why he cannot make the right wing role his own this season. He has the talent to do so. His performance yesterday was sparkling and showed what City missed so dearly last season.