Manchester City take on Arsenal this Sunday in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The match is a big moment for this City side as it is their first opportunity to win silverware together. There is no value that can be put on what winning a trophy will mean for this group of City players. Pep Guardiola confirmed earlier today that James Trafford will start in goal against Arsenal. James Trafford will have the opportunity he craves on Sunday, and how he fares in goal may go a long way in deciding Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
Pep Guardiola has announced that James Trafford will start in goal for Manchester City on Sunday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked if James Trafford would start in goal ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. He told the media that Trafford will start in goal. Guardiola said when asked if Trafford will start: “Yes. It’s a [big moment] for the team.”
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Also, Pep Guardiola was asked if he was happy with James Trafford’s attitude. The young goalkeeper has been Manchester City’s back up keeper throughout this season. Trafford has previously expressed his frustration at the situation he has faced this season. Guardiola said: “Beyond [happy], yeah.”
James Trafford has the opportunity that he craves in front of him at Wembley.
One thing about James Trafford as a goalkeeper and a player is that he is determined to reach the very top. That has stood out ever since Trafford rose through the ranks of Manchester City’s academy. Yes, this season has been disappointing for Trafford. He has only made 12 appearances in all competitions as Gianluigi Donnarumma has firmly established himself as Manchester City’s number-one goalkeeper. Trafford has had to bide his time and wait for opportunities to play this season. Manchester City’s FA Cup and Carabao Cup campaigns have been Trafford’s opportunity to shine. He has done that as he has played an important role in Manchester City’s run to the Carabao Cup final.
Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal is the stage James Trafford wants to play on. There is no doubt about that. To become the keeper Trafford wants to be, he needs to be playing on the biggest stages. This Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley is that stage. James Trafford has a huge role to play for Pep Guardiola’s side this Sunday. If Trafford is on his game, it could go a long way in tilting the balance of Sunday’s match Manchester City’s way. Also, James Trafford will prove that he’s ready to play and thrive on the biggest stage.
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James Trafford will start in goal for Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley. The young goalkeeper has the opportunity to play on the stage he desires. How he handles the opportunity in front of him will tell us a lot about Trafford, and judging by his personality, it is a stage that James Trafford is made for.
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