82 | Rico Lewis - 2022/23 Performances

[Akira]

I keep thinking how the fck is he so good, then I remember hes had the very best coaching almost his whole life. He is essentially 10yrs ahead of most players when they kick a ball because he has been coached to play this way. Passing, movement, position changes are all natural to him because its what we do right through the academy.

It's mostly down to excellent ownership. They had a clear plan on the football he wanted our club to play, and ensured from senior to youth, they are all molded into the same philosophy. Now it's paying off, the youngsters are fitting in like a glove, and it's up to their own ability and attitude whether they can stake a proper claim in the first team.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Best thing about last night.
on form, he is close to being undropable
he is obviously Peps secret creation, grown in a lab these seven years, modelled on the best versions of Lahm, Kimmich, Alba and Donnachie. Nurtured, honed with precision and then when ready, let loose on an unsuspecting world. Rico (Zico) Lewis. Born in Bury, created, Ashton New Road.

 

[Blue and true]

He's just a little bit mustard. Looks like he's been a first team regular for years.

 

[Groke]

he's been asked to play a very niche role at the moment - i think for his own development, it would be good to see him play as a more conventional RB occasionally.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Decent article on the athletic today

 

[kunaguero10]

Just seen he was nominated for BBC Young SPOTY last year, finishing top 10, before even breaking through in the first team here. That’s some going to be recognised for your ability before getting mainstream attention, a real talent.

Can’t believe I’d never heard of him before he made he debut

 

[Cricket Blue]

I'd wager he will be playing in the next World Cup

 

[Silva2021]

That’s not really Lewis fault though. He wasn’t out of position, he was where Pep wanted him to

Was not a criticism of him, it was a preference to the back 4 and Walkers pace, when defending a 1 goal lead towards the end of the game.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Decent article on the athletic today

Excellent article. Hope we get to see his thai boxing skills at some point when someone tries to bully him :-)

 

[supercity88]

Initially I wasn't sure what Pep was doing having him as an inverted full back. He wasn't showing for the ball and was nervous when he got it. Natural when you're so young and playing for the first team. That's completely gone now, he's showing for it constantly, knows the pass before he has the ball and is up and down the pitch fighting for every challenge. The positive thing is he is so comfortable defensively and in attack, so if we do use him as a more orthodox full back he'll be happy to create chances, overlap the winger and still has the pace to get back and defend. It's also a big kick up the arse for Walker and Cancelo to see this youngster come on and perform.