82 | Rico Lewis - 2022/23 Performances

[gman07]

So far I like what I`m seeing. He has alot of potential and its really good that he build up his experience on the pitch

 

[Irishblue93]

Really impressed with him

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

He's never going to be a midfielder, priority was to rest key players and he gets experience on the pitch wherever it is, win-win.

We won't know what his chances are of making it here until he fills out, he hasn't developed into a man yet, he needs to have a substantial growth spurt and fill out before he can have a top class career. Fantastic experience for him in the meantime whilst we wait for that to happen, doesn't need to do anything flashy at this stage, just needs to be reliable and he hasn't done anything wrong so far.

I was surprised that he didn’t go to full back though and Gomez move forwards with Akanji swapped sides.

 

[jollylescott]

I think it’s a very good sign that Pep plays him so much. Clearly he rates him very highly.

The 5 sub rule is fantastic for our young players. They are gaining so much experience because we are getting on top of other teams so quickly.

 

[ninjamonkey]

I was surprised that he didn’t go to full back though and Gomez move forwards with Akanji swapped sides.

So was I, called Bernardo coming off but like you, expected gomes to go into midfield, Lewis right back and everyone shift over in defence.

I'm glad it didn't happen though I think it's important Gomes gets as much time as possible at left back, we've got 2 senior fullbacks and one seems to picking up injuries a lot more often as he ages, he needs to be ready quicker than we probably expect him to be as he's going to be needed this season.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

So was I, called Bernardo coming off but like you, expected gomes to go into midfield, Lewis right back and everyone shift over in defence.

I'm glad it didn't happen though I think it's important Gomes gets as much time as possible at left back, we've got 2 senior fullbacks and one seems to picking up injuries a lot more often as he ages, he needs to be ready quicker than we probably expect him to be as he's going to be needed this season.

100% agree. It can only help Rico too. He wasn’t brilliant today, but as a lesson, it was invaluable.

 

[footballmanager]

I think it’s a very good sign that Pep plays him so much. Clearly he rates him very highly.

The 5 sub rule is fantastic for our young players. They are gaining so much experience because we are getting on top of other teams so quickly.

Its rare for pep, specially citys pep to give so many minutes to such a young kid, he must like him a lot

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

I really like this little fella

 

[FantasyIreland]

Confidence is growing and he most definitely doesnt look out of place.

Love his steel.

 

[doobyedoobye]

An excellent footballer through and through..

 

[lightning Rodri]

 

[MCFC1993]

Proper tidy player, he looks like he doesn't need that easing in phase that most young players do.

If you're a natural right back and Pep is trusting you to come on and play in centre midfield, you must be pretty good.

 

[cyan]

Clever management by Pep, kept a solid back four but gave Lewis good playing time in a position he needs to be able to play. And he looked comfortable with it, it's going to be interesting to watch him develop.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Previously I've felt that he was a bit tepid and nervy (understandably so, given his age). Today, he looked a bit more confident and more like the player he actually is.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure he has been nervous but I've thought he's looked composed since pre-season.

I can see why Pep likes him and I think he's going to be a great player for us.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

He looks good, but he needs to pass the ball forwards more between the lines.

Like this

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

Is interesting he’s getting a fair share of minutes already, almost being fast tracked like foden rather than with Palmer

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Is interesting he’s getting a fair share of minutes already, almost being fast tracked like foden rather than with Palmer

Injuries set Palmer back.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Like this

Absolutely. Palmer was offside though.

He generally plays too safe at the moment. As he matures, he’ll get better at the choice of pass. It’ll come.

 

[JewelZee]

Absolutely. Palmer was offside though.

He generally plays too safe at the moment. As he matures, he’ll get better at the choice of pass. It’ll come.

He won't turn 18 until next month and he's on the pitch with some of the absolute best players in the world. That alone is beyond impressive. When he made 3 Bayern first teamers look like Moe, Larry, and Curly in the Summer I knew this kid can become special. We shall see : )

 

[bluenova]

I think it’s a very good sign that Pep plays him so much. Clearly he rates him very highly.

The 5 sub rule is fantastic for our young players. They are gaining so much experience because we are getting on top of other teams so quickly.

The rule about scoring 4 goals every game is helping too ;)