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Reaches end of loan Wilson-Esbrand has completed his loan with Cardiff City and has returned to Manchester City.

Impact Wilson-Esbrand is back with his parent club following two loan spells in the past season, beginning the campaign with Reims before moving to Cardiff. While he was with Cardiff, he started in eight of his 11 appearances, not having earned a single goal contribution from the defense. He will now hope to be one of the numerous full-backs over the past couple of seasons that have worked up the City ranks to the first team in the next season, although it seems more likely the player will be sent on loan again.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Wilson-Esbrand played for 24 minutes during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Copenhagen in the UCL.

Impact Wilson-Esbrand got his first competitive appearance of the season with the result firmly in control. A left-back by trade, Wilson-Esbrand is a prospect more for future seasons but should pop up when the schedule gets busy. Additionally, some shifting to the defensive depth chart could see him rack up minutes as the World Cup approaches.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up in preseason Wilson-Esbrand earned plaudits from manager Pep Guardiola after Saturday's preseason friendly against Bayern Munich. "(Wilson-Esbrand) did a really good game. If we can control his...

Impact This could prove to be signs of a growing role for Wilson-Esbrand in the first team after Oleksandr Zinchenko's departure left the club short options at left-back. As Guardiola mentioned, injuries have been an issue for Wilson-Esbrand over the last couple of seasons, so while we could see his face far more, it's unlikely he'll be playing every weekend just yet. Whether or not rumors of a transfer for Marc Cucurella come true, look to Wilson-Esbrand as the backup for whomever is asked to play at left-back, be it Joao Cancelo or Nathan Ake.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE