Phil Foden - 2017/18 performances

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That was a near faultless performance. Love the way he drifts into space and looks like he already knows what he is going to do with the ball before he gets it. Lovely touch as well. Don't see why he shouldn't been the first team squad. There will be plenty opportunity on the bench. The benefits of consistent exposure to the 2 Silvas, Kev, Raheem, Yaya and Gundo in training are surely more than shipping him out on loan.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
That was a near faultless performance. Love the way he drifts into space and looks like he already knows what he is going to do with the ball before he gets it. Lovely touch as well. Don't see why he shouldn't been the first team squad. There will be plenty opportunity on the bench. The benefits of consistent exposure to the 2 Silvas, Kev, Raheem, Yaya and Gundo in training are surely more than shipping him out on loan.
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Do City loan out 17 year olds? I thought that simply from a welfare point of view we waited until they were a bit older.
 
I love the way he sprays passes out wide. There's a specific technique I've seen him use loads in the EDS and I'm sure he did it at least once against West Ham. It's like he drills it and floats it at the same time.
 
cibaman said:
Do City loan out 17 year olds? I thought that simply from a welfare point of view we waited until they were a bit older.
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I thought such U-18 loans are prohibited, but don't know for sure. Diaz, on the other hand, has just turned 18, has a pro contract and 100% can be loaned out.
 
Brilliant video and shows he how similar he is to Silva in the way he moves and receives the ball. What i like about him is how quickly he moves the ball, he is either passing (mostly forward as well) the ball instantly and then moving into space, or he is on the turn and attacking forward. Exactly what we need when teams are putting 11 men behind the ball and making it difficult to break them down. He looks a fantastic talent.
 
What's most people's view on him regards staying in the first team squad or a possible loan for the season,I have seen enough to suggest he's already good enough for the first team squad along with Diaz ..
 
Definitely want to see a couple of youngsters feature at some point this season, otherwise what's the point. Foden and Diaz seem most likely though I'd also be happy to see Roberts in there too. There should be enough opportunities with league cup, the odd injury, and some late substitute appearances for them to show what they can do.
 
Providing we can put games to bed, I can see Foden getting opportunities - if we're one or two up, say, I'd love to see him on and saving Merlin and KDB's legs, and getting experience at the same time.
 
deano ou812 said:
What's most people's view on him regards staying in the first team squad or a possible loan for the season,I have seen enough to suggest he's already good enough for the first team squad along with Diaz ..
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If your good enough your old enough. Personally I'd prefer we give Foden,Diaz and Roberts a chance this season then go after Sanchez/Mbappe.
All we need is a quality CB.
 
City_Sean said:
He should certainly be a squad option. A few appearances in the Cups would be fantastic for him.
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Yep. I would love to see him and Brahim starting in Merlin and Kev's spots in our first League cup game. Not sure if Pep would want them both starting though.
 
City_Sean said:
All depends on the opposition, plus we'll be surrounding them with top class players. They'd be fine.
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Phil Foden,already is, a top class player mate....its more about surrounding Foden with players who can read his game.
He is that good.
Imo
 
willipp said:
Brilliant video and shows he how similar he is to Silva in the way he moves and receives the ball. What i like about him is how quickly he moves the ball, he is either passing (mostly forward as well) the ball instantly and then moving into space, or he is on the turn and attacking forward. Exactly what we need when teams are putting 11 men behind the ball and making it difficult to break them down. He looks a fantastic talent.
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Nailed it.moving the ball quickly is so corrosive, so damaging,for the opposition ..Foden is probably the best example of how a Pep midfielder should play.
I am astonished that a lad so young has learnt the art of ball playing so well...by the time he is 21 he will be the best passing midfielder in the world,bar none.
Probably.
 
Been promoted to the first team by Pep according to Sam Lee and could be on the bench on Saturday. Good lad.
 
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