Phil Foden is about to be disappointed after Man City masterclass at number ten

28.12.2023 - 13:23 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Phil Foden stood on the Goodison Park pitch in front of the Manchester City fans, and sent a clear message to his manager when he said he wants to keep playing in the number ten position. "You know how much I like playing in the middle," Foden said with a smile. "Thanks to the manager, he keeps playing me there at the moment.

Long may it continue because I enjoy it every time I play there." However, Pep Guardiola was about to disappoint his young forward, with a revelation that Kevin De Bruyne could return this weekend for City after a long lay-off. ALSO READ: 'I would love': Man City coach Pep Guardiola gives Kevin De Bruyne injury update ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola sent World Champion reminder to shocked Man City players at half-time vs Everton De Bruyne is back in training and, if fit, could feature against Sheffield United on Saturday.

Presumably, he would walk back into his usual position of number ten, behind the striker, and take the position Foden is currently excelling in.

There's an argument to play De Bruyne further back, next to Rodri, but that wouldn't necessarily get the best out of him, especially when Erling Haaland returns.

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