Manchester City winger Savinho is approaching the end of his second season at the Etihad, but the Brazilian international remains very much a work in progress. Despite making 81 appearances for the club, his tally of just six goals and 16 assists tells the story of a player whose game is crying out for improvement in one key area: his end product. This season has been a challenging one for Savinho under Pep Guardiola, where he's mostly been used as a squad player and, more recently, an impact substitute off the bench. Given his limited role, it's perhaps no surprise that he's missed out on a spot in Brazil's preliminary 55-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

According to CityXtra, the young winger has been left out of the Seleção's initial World Cup selection—a tough blow, but hardly an unexpected one. Brazil is loaded with world-class wingers, and with Savinho's inconsistent campaign, inclusion would have been a shock. The real challenge now lies ahead: Savinho must take the next step as a player to break into Guardiola's first-choice XI and earn a regular spot for his country. There's no doubt he'll be disappointed to miss out on a World Cup, especially for a Brazilian player where the tournament holds such special significance. But this setback can be the spark he needs to reach a new level—if he focuses on sharpening one obvious weakness.

The numbers don't lie: six goals in 81 appearances for Manchester City highlights a glaring issue. All too often, Savinho hesitates when he's in front of goal, that split-second of indecision costing him scoring chances. If he can add decisiveness and composure to his finishing, he'll not only play his way into Guardiola's starting lineup but also force his way back into Brazil's plans. The potential is there—now it's time for Savinho to turn promise into production.