Phil Foden could play left-back or four other positions for Man City, says Pep Guardiola
dailystar.co.ukManchester City at left-back or four alternative positions, claims Pep Guardiola. The England international, 22, netted a first career hat-trick in the 6-3 demolition of arch-rivals Manchester United at the weekend, playing a starring role on the right of City's frightening front three.
Opening the scoring with a slick finish at then near post, Foden rounded off an exceptional first half for Guardiola's men by nipping in ahead of Tyrell Malacia to hand the home side a 4-0 lead at the interval.Keen not to be outshone by Erling Haaland, who also bagged three in the derby, Foden then latched onto the Norwegian's cute pass inside the area before firing past David de Gea to claim the match ball.READ MORE: Robinho 'asked to be extradited by Italy' to serve nine-year jail term for gang rapeAnd while Foden is currently enjoying linking up with City's £51million summer signing in a wide role, club captain Kevin De Bruyne believes his natural evolution will eventually see the 22-year-old employed in a central midfield role."I think eventually he will end up playing centrally in my opinion," said De Bruyne after the 6-3 thumping. "But in this moment in time, it is maybe a little bit better for him on the wing to have more freedom and fewer instructions so he flows into the game."I eventually see him playing more centrally when he gets older and gets more stamina.
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