Manchester City will launch several players under 24 next season to revive their looks

Turning Net, May 19, "The Athletic" Manchester City team reporter Sam Lee wrote an article pointing out that after losing to Crystal Palace 0-1 in the FA Cup final and ending the disappointing season with four big shots, the Blue Moon is about to start a summer full of variables. The team's lineup is facing major adjustments, and youth will become the core direction.

The meritorious veterans are doubtful about staying and staying, and the potential dangers to be solved in the defense are to be solved. Although it is rumored that the core B of the midfielder may return to the parent team Benfica this summer, he expressed his opinion after the finals, "I hope to stay in the team to help return to the peak," and his future still has suspense. Rumors of goalkeeper Ederson's departure have heated up again, and he began to leave after the summer window last year. Now the transfer fee may drop to £25 million - £30 million. If he leaves the team, Ortega may seek a starting opportunity, and the 39-year-old three-goal Carson may also leave due to a long-term failure to play. Central defenders Akanji and Akk need to undergo surgery due to long-term injuries, and their health will affect the stability of the defense line.

Youth training talent is in a worrying situation, and the game between veterans and new stars

22-year-old midfielder McTilney has completely become a marginalist this season. Although Guardiola was regarded as a first-team choice by the preseason, he only won sporadic opportunities throughout the season. The FA Cup final was even excluded from the roster, and leaving the team was a foregone conclusion. Fullback Lewis also did not make the final list. Although he was not sentenced to "death penalty", the prospects were cast in shadow. Gallish has been in a career trough, and has been on the bench seven times in the past 12 games. His relationship with Guardiola is subtle, and his transfer bell halo of £100 million is gradually fading.

The youth strategy is clear, and the old and new accelerate alternately

Although De Bruyne wants to stay in the team, the club has made it clear that it will not provide a new contract. This decision marks Manchester City's determination to "change blood". The team is targeting top young players such as Wilz, Reindez, Gibbs-White, and at the same time, they plan to rebuild with existing young talents as the team - players under the age of 24 such as Husanov, Gonzalez, Foden, Haaland will become the core framework, and with Rodri, who has returned from injury, the lineup age structure will be greatly optimized. It is worth noting that the team's recovery in form this season does not rely on the winter window signing. Next season, this group of young people are expected to move from "substitute" to "protagonist", promoting a complete innovation in Manchester City's appearance.

From the game of staying and leaving for meritorious veterans to the promotion of young talents, Manchester City is standing at a critical juncture in the "post-Guardiola era". Can this change with youth as the main tone help Blue Moon return to its peak? The answer may be revealed in the new season.