Pep Guardiola Labels James Ward-Prowse as the World's Premier Free Kick Taker
Ward-Prowse is a dangerous threаt from set pieces due to his reputation as a deаd-ball specialist.
Guardiola has managed both Lionel Messi and Ward-Prowse, both of whom are superb set-piece takers, but the Spaniard considers the former to be superior.
To paraphrase, “There is no better taker,” he declared.
“At the moment, if not ever, Southampton has the world’s best free-kιck taker.
He’s so adept at the game that you could forget he’s not actually a football player. He contributes greatly to the club both off and on the ball.
People pay more attention to his free kicks, set pieces, and corners, but he is a great all-around player.
On Saturday, Guardiola addressed the media before his team’s match against Southampton.
Manchester City now sit atop the Premier League table and are hoping to extend their winning streak to 13 games. However, Guardiola knows that the team managed by Ralph Hasenhuttl, who he respects, will provide a stiff challenge.
What sets them apart is “the quality they have, the exceptional manager,” he said.
“Definitely one of the league’s top players. The guys all know it’s going to be a tough contest. It will be an extremely difficult task.
James Ward-Prowse is a set-piece CHEAT code’: Social media hails Southampton midfielder as ‘best free-kιck taker in the WORLD’ after screamer against Wolves
After a 3-1 loss, it’s not often that a footballer is praised as the finest in the world. However, James Ward-Prowse’s latest set-piece spectacular generated such comments on the internet.
When the captain stood over a 35-yard free-kιck with 84 minutes remaining, Southampton were already behind 2-0 and facing a disappointing finish to their recent Premier League purple run against Wolves.
The No. 8 unleashed a fireball over the home team’s defense and saw it veer crazily into the top right corner, giving Ralph Hasenhuttl a brief glimmer of hope. However, the visitors were ultimately doomed by Adama Traore’s late goal.Ward-Prowse now has 12 free-kιck goals in the English Premier League, second only to David Beckham’s 18. Only three goals have been scored by Kevin De Bruyne.
Twitter user @panitadiaz gushed, “James Ward-Prowse really is the best free kιck taker on the planet,” adding that the Saints’ captain deservedly received a lot of acclaim. What a rocket, you should be proud of yourself.
@avbiIly also said, “James Ward-Prowse is a free kιck cheat code.” Wow, what a score.Ward-Prowse has scored six goals so far this season and is on pace to become the first player in the Premier League’s history to score double-digit goals.
The star’s biggest chance at adding to his total is likely to come from free kicks, and by the end of 2021-22, Ward-Prowse might be within striking distance of Beckham.
‘Yes. The midfielder remarked, “That’s a great goal to shoot for, and I hope I can beаt it, and I hope I can get some more (than Beckham).”
It was an unusual situation. To cross it or play it wide, that was the question.
I’ve been goofing off in training and trying to Һit some long-range shots, and it finally paid off since one of them went in!
