Can a Manchester City winger take the next step in his career? | OneFootball

One of the biggest disappointments of the 24/25 season for Manchester City was the fact that Oscar Bobb basically missed the entire season due to injury. The Norwegian international appeared poised to have a breakout campaign before a fractured leg ruined his season. Outside of the FIFA Club World Cup, Bobb only made four appearances in all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side. The 24/25 season does not look like an opportunity lost for Oscar Bobb.

But last season could also become a key moment in Bobb’s young career. It is a common sight in football to see a player overcome adversity and become a great player. That is the challenge in front of the exciting young winger entering the 25/26 season.

Oscar Bobb could be a key player for Manchester City next season.

Looking at Pep Guardiola’s squad for next season there is an obvious role for Oscar Bobb to fulfil. The Norwegian winger typically operates on the right wing. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Phil Foden or Rayan Cherki be Pep Guardiola’s first choices to play that role. Savinho could also make that role his own if he can fulfil his potential and improve his end product. But the right-wing role could also be Oscar Bobb’s.

The young winger has all of the attributes to become a key player for Manchester City. He thrives in tight spaces and has the array of passing needed to be a key player in a Pep Guardiola side. Bobb has also risen through the ranks of Manchester City’s youth system to force his way into the City first team. He knows the requirements to play in a Manchester City team intimately. So Bobb has all of the makings of a key player for the first team City. The challenge is there for Bobb to become exactly that in the 25/26 season.

The opportunities should be there for Bobb to make the next step as a player.

With Manchester City in the midst of a rebuild the opportunities should be there for Oscar Bobb to play on a regular basis. It will be up to him to seize those opportunities when they arise. The Norwegian international did that during the 23/24 season when he burst onto the scene for Pep Guardiola’s side. After missing basically the entire 24/25 season Bobb will be hoping to pick up from where he left off at the end of the 23/24 season. Bobb showed at the FIFA Club World Cup that he is ready to make an impact next season. So the signs are there that Bobb can become a key player for Manchester City next season.

Oscar Bobb could become a key player for Pep Guardiola’s side next season. He has all of the attributes needed to become Manchester City’s first choice right winger. If he can use a disappointing 24/25 season as motivation it wouldn’t be a surprise to be sitting here in 12 months time raving about the steps Oscar Bobb took as a player during the 25/26 season.