Don Hutchison believes Phil Foden is the “same” kind of player as Cole Palmer.
It seems like Manchester City tend to produce a similar profile of young players consistently; left-footed technicians capable of playing in midfield, out wide and even as false nines.
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are notable examples but James McAtee, who is currently on loan at Sheffield United can also be boxed into the same category.
Don Hutchison says Phil Foden is the “same” kind of player as Cole Palmer
Perhaps David Silva’s influence at the Etihad Stadium has prompted several young players in the academy to model their game on him.
Phil Foden had admitted that he used to “study” the Spaniard’s game when he was training and playing alongside him at Manchester City.
It is natural that the retired midfielder must have had an influence on several youngsters at City, considering how outstanding he was during his time at the club.
Don Hutchison believes Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are very similar as players.
“When you watch Phil Foden play, it will be criminal if he doesn’t get 100 England caps. This kid is something special. You can tell he’s been coached by [Pep] Guardiola, you can tell the way he takes it on the back foot, he’s the same as Cole Palmer”, he said [via ESPN UK].
“He’s a lovely player to watch.”
The Chelsea attacker is not as well-rounded as Phil Foden
One can understand why Don Hutchison sees similarities in how Phil Foden and Cole Palmer play.
But of course, both players are far from identical.
For starters, Palmer is not as technically proficient as Foden, despite being excellent with the ball at his feet as well.
The Manchester City midfielder is also better than the Chelsea winger at playing at different tempos of a game.
As a creator as well, Foden is perhaps on another level to Palmer.
Cole Palmer also lacks as much pace when carrying the ball as his former City teammate.
Palmer, however, is a more direct player than Foden. While both players are quite different, there is no arguing that
