He was a little boy — Pep Guardiola praises Man City star after Bournemouth win

He was a little boy — Pep Guardiola praises Man City star after Bournemouth win

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:04 - 25.02.2024

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was full of praise for his star player after the 1-0 victory against Bournemouth.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Phil Foden's transformation from a talented "little boy" to a "world-class" player.

Guardiola made these comments after Foden scored the only goal in City's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.

The win brought City within one point of the Premier League leaders, Liverpool.

Guardiola showers praise on Phil Foden

Guardiola, reacting to the game at the Vitality Stadium, said: “Forget about the goals, of course they are important.

Manchester City star playmaker Phil Foden

“Do you know how he [Foden] played, how he controlled and accelerated? He has already become a top-class football player.

“Before he was a little boy with good actions and now he is a world-class top player. He’s so good. He can play everywhere but especially in central positions he is really, really, really good.”

The champions' next game is against Premier League strugglers Luton Town in the FA Cup sith round.

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