Pep Guardiola is known to be the master of rotation in the Premier League.
Ask FPL managers if you have any doubts, but did you know he is also the master of gradually integrating new signings into the team and getting the best out of them?
Multiple recent examples will be highlighted and explored below to determine how quickly Manchester City’s new signings are integrated into the first team.
The below visualisation shows the percentage of minutes played in each players first season and the seasons after that since 2021/22.
2021/2022 Season
In 2021/22, Manchester City made several notable signings, including Jack Grealish and Julián Alvarez.
The latter was loaned back and is no longer at the club after moving to Atlético Madrid during the summer.
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