Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in the world, but the Manchester City and Belgium international is 32 now.
And he is injured at the moment.
Manchester City will have to start thinking about finding a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne soon.
While the former Chelsea player is going strong and still has a fair few years left at the highest level, he is not getting any younger.
City, who won the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup last season, need to start looking for a player who can replace De Bruyne in the long run.
Phil Foden could replace Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City
And, it could reportedly be Phil Foden.
According to The Athletic, Manchester City manager Phil Foden believes that Foden “can play as a No 10”.
The report has noted that Foden has not played as the number 10 for City because of the presence of De Bruyne in the same role in the City team.
Interestingly, City manager Pep Guardiola recently noted that the £225,000-a-week (Spotrac) Foden could end up playing in a holding midfield role in the future.
My View: Phil Foden could star for Manchester City as a No. 10
In my opinion, Phil Foden has what it takes to replace Kevin De Bruyne in the Manchester City starting lineup.
Foden is only 23 and is still developing as a player.
Yes, there is still room for improvement in Foden’s game.
For example, the England international could be better off the ball.
But, that will come.
Under City manager Pep Guardiola, Foden will improve and develop his game even further.
Not players are complete when there are 23.
Foden has made 137 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
The English midfielder has scored 36 goals and given 21 assists in those games.
