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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Simon Bajkowski

Man City blow as Pep Guardiola to lose set-piece specialist in summer

Carlos Vicens, the man who made Manchester City the best side in the league from dead-ball situations, will leave the club in the summer to become the new head coach of Dutch side Heracles Almelo.

Vicens stepped up this season and was given responsibility for the team's performance from attacking and defending free-kicks and corners. The former Under-18s coach took on the role to replace the outgoing Nicolas Jover, who joined back up with City to revolutionise their ability at Arsenal.

This season has seen City thrive from set-pieces. What used to be a real weakness for them - Guardiola used to joke that his best strategy was praying when they conceded a free-kick in a dangerous area - has become another of their strengths.

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