Fernandinho sends three-word message to Savinho after Man City beat Man United in the FA Community Shield
Pep Guardiola gave Manchester City supporters a taste of what to expect from Savinho as he brought him on as a second-half substitute against Manchester United.
The 20-year-old, signed from Troyes for an initial fee of £21 million replaced Jeremy Doku.
Savinho did not seem fazed to be making his debut in a Manchester Derby.
Instead, Manchester City’s latest recruit looked determined to give Facundo Pellistri a tough time as a makeshift right-back as soon as he came on.
The Brazilian certainly did, managing to dart past him using his acceleration and quick feet.
What Fernandinho messaged Savinho after Man City defeated Manchester United
Savinho also seemed to form an instant connection with Matheus Nunes, as the pair combined with each other excellently on a few instances.
The former Atletico Mineiro winger was also involved in the build-up to Bernardo Silva’s equaliser, as it was his pass that found Oscar Bobb, who assisted the goal; capping off a lively cameo from him.
However, the São Mateus-born wideman was asked to show nerves of steel as he was picked to take a spot-kick during the subsequent penalty shootout.
But the highly-rated forward was seemingly cool as ice, as he calmly dispatched his spot-kick.
As Savinho took to Instagram to celebrate him winning the Community Shield as a Manchester City player after his side’s victory against Manchester United, Fernandinho commented: “First of many.”
Savinho looks very encouraging from the get-go
Having developed a habit of lifting silverware during his time at the Etihad Stadium, Fernandinho is aware of how many trophies Savinho could win as a part of Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Brazilian international certainly looked very encouraging against Manchester United as he seems to be top-quality dribbler, crosser of the ball and fearless in his approach.
At 20 years old, the expectation from Savinho should be that he will still be quite raw.
But the early signs at the Wembley Stadium will fill Manchester City supporters will plenty of excitement.
