82 | Rico Lewis - 2022/23 Performances

[FantasyIreland]

He is a right back,not a midfielder.....and that is where he should be deployed.

The lad has a bright future.

 

[Keeper!]

Incredible start to his career in the first team, keeps his head and we have a proper player.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Absolutely loving this lad, yes he’s got a shit load to learn and will make mistakes, but his enthusiasm, confidence and energy is incredible, and all with a smile on his face, love it !

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Just as eager to take his chance as Phil was when he started out with the senior team, fucking desperate to succeed. I love the hunger.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

I hate to put a downer on the performance. But I don't think we will ever see Rico play again after his Cameo this evening. Just being honest.

Well this is aging well.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Was over the moon last night when he tucked that goal away. He shows loads of confidence on the pitch and I've been dying to see him start since pre-season.

I've mostly kept quiet about him but I think he might well be the next Foden tier talent. With a bit of luck, he will go on to have a brilliant career with us.

 

[oldius]

It is very clear that he is a serious talent - Pep simply doesn't pull anyone from captaining the U18s into the first team squad without thinking that. He just needs the dedication, work ethic and patience now to take every, single chance that he gets. Like every City fan, there is nothing like one of your own being on the verge of really making it, and then doing so.

 

[Akira]

Slotted in comfortably with the team today, despite his age. Took his goal very well, saw the space in the goalmouth and took his chance.

Excited to watch his progress.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Thought he was brilliant in the second half and tidy enough in the first. He isn’t ready yet for inverted fullback but recycled the ball well. When let loose he terrorised them down the flank and was beating his man with embarrassing ease.

We started the game with three academy graduates and gave another one a run later in the game. When you think of some of the youngsters out on loan as well, our future is very, very bright.

 

[alexmcity]

Attacking wise, Rico is already better than many PL fullbacks. He suits Pep's system better than most of them. When he improves on his physical attributes, which is bound to happen over the next 2-3 years, he will be ready to start in big games.