Pep Guardiola admitted after the Champions League victory this morning about the star he values and places the most trust in.
Man City won convincingly 3-1 away from home against RB Leipzig in the second round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
For many “soccer” fans, the fact that Man City won and continues to win “like splitting bamboo” is not really a surprise, because the strength of the home team at Etihad Stadium at this time is complete. Different from mid-range and mid-range clubs.
That is one of the reasons why attention is focused on Pep Guardiola’s gestures, actions or statements before and after the match.
Recently, Pep Guardiola made many Man City fans gasp when he frankly admitted that the star he had the most hope for was the one he believed would shine brightly in the near future. , that is not Erling Haaland, Man City’s current number 1 striker.
The Sun quoted the Spanish strategist: “He played so well, right? That’s just an 18-year-old player, remember that Lewis just turned 18, it’s crazy.”
“I have been coaching for 14 or 15 years, and have coached many excellent players, but honestly he took me from one surprise to another. Lewis is the most promising player. that I have had the opportunity to work with.”
The Spanish coach constantly praised Rico Lewis, adding: “He also has a great personality, plays versatile in many different positions and always performs well, especially his defensive ability. How surprising.”
“However, Lewis’ current inherent and most obvious weakness is his height. 1m69 is the same as Leo Messi, right? I remember that. That’s not good, but he still has a lot of time to develop. I think things will get better in the near future.”
It is very rare for Pep Guardiola to give “backhanded” compliments to his students. This is one of the unbelievable exceptions that the Spanish coach “opened up”, enough to see Lewis’s talent and qualities. how big. The English full-back born in 2004 has made great progress, making a total of 29 appearances for Man City since being promoted to the first team last season.
