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Phil Foden agrees with Pep Guardiola verdict on Rico Lewis and makes Man City academy point
05.10.2023 - 11:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Phil Foden says partnering with Rico Lewis in midfield for Manchester City is a dream come true, as he echoed his manager's sentiments on the youngster's potential.
Lewis stood out in a number eight role at RB Leipzig on Wednesday, darting into the area to set up Foden - also playing in midfield - for City's opening goal. After Lewis' all-action display, Pep Guardiola said the teenager was one of the best youngsters he has ever trained.
And when that assessment was put to Foden after the win at the Red Bull Arena, the fellow academy graduate fully agreed. "He's one of the best young players I've seen," said Foden, explaining how Lewis changes City's approach when he's on the pitch.
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"He seems to up our tempo when he's dead sharp in the pockets and makes us play a bit quicker. He had a good game - two academy players linking for the goal is nice to see.
"Normally when you're 18 you're a bit shy in these big games. He's the total opposite. He wants the ball, wants to impress. I like his determination. He's going to be a quality player, he just needs the game time."
Lewis continues to show his qualities in various roles whenever selected, with Foden impressed at just how quickly he has settled into the City first team. As another player who has successfully graduated from the academy, Foden said it was his 'dream come true' to play alongside Lewis.
"He's only 18 and has time. The performances he's putting in at such a young age is great to see.," said Foden. "He's only going to get better with this coach, how he improves players.
"He just has
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