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SHRINK RAP!

Claudio Bravo needs to see a shrink before he costs Pep Guardiola any more precious Premier League points, according to former Manchester City goalkeeper Andy Dibble

The 33-year-old £17million summer signing from Barcelona has been a poor substitute for Joe Hart

ANDY DIBBLE thinks Claudio Bravo needs to see a shrink so he can save his Manchester City career.

Former City and Wales keeper Dibble believes the Chilean’s problem is he is not reacting fast enough to the action in front of his goal.

 Everton scored twice from two shots on Claudio Bravo's goal
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Everton scored twice from two shots on Claudio Bravo's goalCredit: PA:Press Association

The 51-year-old said: “The pace of football in this country is so much faster than in La Liga. He’s  finding how sad and lonely our position can be — that is why he needs real help now.


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 Davies chips beyond the stranded Claudio Bravo for his first Everton goal
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Davies chips beyond the stranded Claudio Bravo for his first Everton goalCredit: Getty Images
 Claudio Bravo has hardly inspired confidence since his arrival
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Claudio Bravo has hardly inspired confidence since his arrivalCredit: Getty Images

Pep Guardiola needs to have talks with him and the goalkeeping coach and create a plan of action.

“He has to try and do all he can to help him and using a sports psychologist would be a good idea.

Claudio is only 33, he still has a lot of years left in him. What he needs is help — guidance and hard work on the training ground and support off it.”

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