The YB striker for the big games: even Guardiola is getting excited about Elia

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If the great Pep Guardiola knows your name, you must be a great footballer. Okay, Guardiola will know countless footballers. The Spaniard is incredibly meticulous. He dissects every team he plays against. But if he mentions your name several times, then that is a tribute.

Guardiola praised Elia three times

Meschack Elia (26) received this. Even before the first stage. Even before his magical goal to make it 1-1, temporarily sending the Sky Blues off track. “But he didn’t say my name… He spoke from the left side. “The YB mainly comes from there,” says Elia, when asked about the award. However, Elijah is wrong here! Guardiola did mention the name of the YB attacker. The Spaniard said this: «Elijah is so strong! They attack very well, especially from the left.”

That was before the game. After the 3-1, he again praised the agile YB attacker: “Elia’s finish at 1-1 was fantastic!” And on Monday, the day before the match in Manchester, for the third time: “Elia is causing us problems. Not just because of the purpose. Also at other times.” Again he says only one name. Meshack Elijah’s.

Elias’ frustration has disappeared

It’s not just the gates that open markets. But also statements. And when both come together… Elia scores against RB Leipzig, in St. Gallen, against Manchester City and in Winterthur. Four goals in just over six weeks. Anyway. Target production improves. Before the City match in Bern, Elia said he was frustrated: “I’m in a difficult phase when it comes to scoring goals. The number of goals is not good. I play well, but I score too rarely. Now I have to see that change.”

Picasso or Monet?

He looked. And not only that: his four goals were all masterpieces. As beautiful as paintings by a great master. Elia, the Picasso or Monet of football? He smiles. “As the saying goes? Goals have no beauty. A goal is a goal. Whether it’s a tip-kick or a header. Every goal counts equally. Goal! Meeting! That’s what it’s all about.”

Now it’s time for the first ugly goal

Then you can only wish Elia one thing: the ugly possible goal at the Etihad that gives YB about three points. “Why not?” the whirlwind replies rhetorically. “I will definitely keep my attitude and work to help the team. And if the opportunity arises – also to meet each other.”

There is hope. Because Elia seems to be the man for the big games. Even for the really big ones. RB and Man City. In Bern. and now the biggest: in the stadium of the best team in the world!

Source : Blick