Pep Guardiola and Rio Ferdinand are in agreement Manchester City’s Phil Foden is ready for first-team action after he helped team win Community Shield over Chelsea at Wembley.
Foden, 17, was in sublime form as he assisted in creating Sergio Aguero’s opener in the 13th minute and his boss thinks the English central midfielder was even ready last season. Ferdinand believes there is a great season ahead for the young star.
“He was ready last season, now he is one year more mature. He trained for all last year with us, and it is so good to have another player with his talents. He is a Manchester City fan, a Mancunian, and that is why he is so good.’ Guardiola told BT Sport.
“We cry out for this every year, young, English players to be given a chance at top teams. Phil Foden, there is a great season, hopefully, for him ahead. England, what they lacked was that creativity, a bit of imagination, he has that in abundance, and we want to see him bring that to the Premier League.” the former Manchester United skipper said.
Ferdinand remains skeptical if Foden will easily slot into City team with regular players for last season yet to join the team.
“I struggle to see it, you have the likes of Silva to come back, Gundogan is yet to play, all in similar positions. It is difficult to shoehorn him into this team. He has confirmed to the manager that he is ready, that he has the ability and intelligence to be on this team, but there is some massive talent still to come into this side.” Ferdinand concluded.
Foden, 17, was in sublime form as he assisted in creating Sergio Aguero’s opener in the 13th minute and his boss thinks the English central midfielder was even ready last season. Ferdinand believes there is a great season ahead for the young star.
“He was ready last season, now he is one year more mature. He trained for all last year with us, and it is so good to have another player with his talents. He is a Manchester City fan, a Mancunian, and that is why he is so good.’ Guardiola told BT Sport.
“We cry out for this every year, young, English players to be given a chance at top teams. Phil Foden, there is a great season, hopefully, for him ahead. England, what they lacked was that creativity, a bit of imagination, he has that in abundance, and we want to see him bring that to the Premier League.” the former Manchester United skipper said.
Ferdinand remains skeptical if Foden will easily slot into City team with regular players for last season yet to join the team.
“I struggle to see it, you have the likes of Silva to come back, Gundogan is yet to play, all in similar positions. It is difficult to shoehorn him into this team. He has confirmed to the manager that he is ready, that he has the ability and intelligence to be on this team, but there is some massive talent still to come into this side.” Ferdinand concluded.