Man City could give Oscar Bobb his next opportunity vs RB Leipzig

The Etihad Campus has become the new hub of future talent in recent years and Oscar Bobb looks poised to be the next off the production line.

We've seen a recurring theme in the play style of talent produced under the Guardiola regime, and Bobb is no exception. Cut from the same cloth as the likes of City great David Silva as well as Bernardo Silva and most identifiably Phil Foden, the 20-year-old has the all tools to emulate his City predecessors.

Born in Oslo, he signed from Norwegian side Valerenga at the age of 16 and wasted no time establishing himself within the academy. In the same year, he was named the best young talent of his age group at City and quickly progressed to the under-23s alongside breakout stars James McAtee, Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis.

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Described by his boss as "technically brilliant", Bobb almost glides around the pitch with an end product to add. The left-footer operates as an attacking midfielder, often off the right flank but is more than capable in the no.10 role. His decision-making is typical of an excelling young player, knowing when to make the right decision to shoot, pass or dribble past his man.

His 22 goal involvements in 25 Premier League 2 games last season prove the rising star is ready to outgrow youth football and has taken the first steps already this season. Bobb made cameo appearances in wins against Fulham and West Ham last month but established his name with his full debut in City's Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle United. Micah Richards described the left footer as "outstanding" but was worried about his future opportunities having been knocked out of the