Manchester City loanee Vitor Reus was brilliant on Monday night as Verona beat Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga. The 19-year-old centre-back played a decisive role in the upset. As a result, the Spanish and Brazilian media have begun to push the idea that Pep Guardiola should look into this ahead of next season.
Victory in the 24th round of La Liga. However, most of the post-match attention was focused on Vitor Reis. The defender finished the match with 14 defensive contributions and did not face a single successful dribble against him. Additionally, he leads all Brazilian players in LaLiga in minutes played this season.
Praise for the Spaniards after their heroic victory
Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo did not hold back in its assessment. "Imperial! A machine for winning duels inside the box!" the newspaper wrote after the final whistle. The article headline after his match called him "Boss of the new Verona".
spanish journalist Victor Laboria Escutia He went even further in his analysis. "I see Vitor Reus as one of the most promising centre-backs this season. He is a leader and has great qualities. He should be an option for all the big clubs." He said.
Such praise comes after a strong month for the Manchester City defender. In January, LaLiga named him the best under-23 player in the competition. This recognition came after continuous performance and increasing authority behind.
Verona brought him on loan to guarantee minutes and continuity. So far, that strategy has worked. The Brazilian has secured a starting role and rarely leaves the field. so, development plan The agreement with Manchester City appears to be yielding clear results.
Brazil calls on Guardiola to take action
The Brazilian media have now begun to link his rise directly to Manchester City's plans. Trivella argued that his performance against Barcelona, along with their campaign overall, "Proves that he can already be considered a member of Manchester City."
Meanwhile, journalist Fernando Campos offered a more forceful opinion. "Vítor Reus is a monster of the new generation of centre-backs. Absolutely extraordinary at Verona. Guardiola needs to use him next season," He said.
Those comments increase the spotlight surrounding the teen. Manchester City signed him for £34m (€40m) with a long-term plan in mind. At the time, the club prioritized growth over immediate impact.
However, the story is now changing. There is external pressure building, with Verona competing strongly and Vitor Reis lining up against Barcelona.
what happens next Much will depend on Guardiola's team's plans this summer, but the noise around the Brazilian is growing.
