Manchester City centre-back Manuel Akanji lauded Phil Foden after his decisive display against AFC Bournemouth.
After his side’s 1-0 win against Andoni Iraola’s side, Pep Guardiola described the 23-year-old as “world-class” after his winner on Saturday.
As Erling Haaland was in a favourable shooting position, Phil Foden made a run from deep and latched on to a tap-in after the Norwegian’s effort was saved to put the visitors into the lead at the Vitality Stadium.
Manuel Akanji sends two-word message to Phil Foden after Manchester City beat Bournemouth
During the contest, Alan Smith hailed the Englishman’s display as “immaculate” and claimed that every action of his was “dripped in class.”
Foden is having a month to remember, with five goals and one assist in his last six games the Premier League and the Champions League.
As Manchester City maestro Phil Foden took to Instagram to celebrate his side’s crucial win against Bournemouth, Manuel Akanji praised him in the comments section.
“Big player”, he commented, followed by a praying emoji.
It seems like his teammates are realising how much Phil Foden has stepped up
The comment from Manuel Akanji after his side’s triumph against Bournemouth suggests that he and his Manchester City teammates are cognizant of how impactful Phil Foden has been this season.
Be it in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland or Julian Alvarez, whether it be through injury or rotation, the Stockport-born midfielder has made sure to make his mark on proceedings.
Especially in crunch ties during the title run-in, such as rescuing a City side who were 1-0 down against Brentford to score a hat-trick or scoring the winning goal against Bournemouth as well.
Whether it be through goals and assists, brilliant all-round displays or a combination of both, Phil Foden is finding a way to step up to the plate and it is evident that Manuel Akanji is realising the importance of this, as perhaps others at the club also must.
