82 | Rico Lewis - 2023/24

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Another good game. I would like to see him at right back more though. Still think he has all the skills to be good there

 

[TrentGrisham]

Another good game. I would like to see him at right back more though. Still think he has all the skills to be good there

Same. I was slightly disappointed to hear Pep say his future was in midfield earlier.

 

[Gabriel]

As things stand, there is every likelihood that he’ll play the remaining minutes in the group stages, which means he’ll have played 5 full games plus the loose change in the opening tie against Red Star. If Ortega now gets game time, too, Lewis might end up having played the most minutes. Turns 19 on the 21st!

 

[iTyler]

Think he can make the England Euro squad. If not it sure won't be long before he's playing alongside Rice, which will allow Bellingham to play behind or off Kane with Foden and Saka to either side. That's different gravy.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Another academy diamond , he can be the player he wants to be , his enthusiasm is infectious and is learning every day under Pep has to be in the England squad for the World Cup.

 

[lancs blue]

Same. I was slightly disappointed to hear Pep say his future was in midfield earlier.

I'm with Pep on this, definitely a midfielder.

 

[WallyA]

He is too light weight to play in defense.

Its just the reality.

Dont even think he should play defensive midfield for this reason, higher up in the attacking 2.

Kova is too old and has horrible attacking instincts for goals or assists, id prefer he focused more on control with Lewis higher up.

 

[Dax777]

I think he can play the Stones Role

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Really? Thought he was absolutely superb last night. He is such a gifted player. I think he’s most like Gundogan in style. Can’t really defend like him either but as a pivot or 8 he’s technically so good.

It took a lot of fans years to understand how good Gundogan was.

I think you are right in your comparison and it’s probably why some are struggling to rate Lewis so highly.

The penny will drop at some point. The guy is a superstar in the making.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Think he can make the England Euro squad. If not it sure won't be long before he's playing alongside Rice, which will allow Bellingham to play behind or off Kane with Foden and Saka to either side. That's different gravy.

He should. He’s probably England’s best midfielder. He’s certainly England’s most tactically and positionally aware midfielder.