Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, Phil Foden, a young talent for Manchester City, is flourishing.

Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, Phil Foden, a young talent for Manchester City, is flourishing. The England international has improved yearly since making his first team debut in November 2017. Foden has started to make progress this season toward cementing his place as a mainstay in City’s midfield. His growth as a midfielder was evident in his man-of-the-match display during City’s 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig.

After City’s thrilling UEFA Champions League victory on Tuesday, Foden praised his manager in an interview with mancity.com. He mentioned how Guardiola’s development has been aided by his attention to detail. “He’s the best manager I could have asked for,” stated Foden. His attention to detail is one of the many things I still need to work on improving, especially when it comes to playing that position in midfield.

The England international acknowledged that he was still picking up the skills necessary to be a midfield player. “I know that and I’m trying my hardest to get better at it and improve,” he continued, “but I need to be more alert on the defensive side and get my positions right.”

This season, Foden has shown flashes as a midfield player. Earlier this season, during City’s 1-0 victory at the Etihad against Newcastle, he turned in a man-of-the-match performance. Since then, he has mostly played on the right wing, occasionally moving inside. Phil Foden has improved as a player this season, which has led to more consistency in his performances.

Phil Foden’s future is clearly in midfield, based on the games he has played there. It won’t take long for him to establish himself as a mainstay in the Manchester City midfield under Pep Guardiola’s guidance.

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