Manchester City had several academy graduates on the pitch during their 4-0 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava.
The likes of Rico Lewis, Phil Foden and James McAtee all contributed to City’s latest victory in the Champions League.
Lewis, for instance, assisted Erling Haaland’s goal on Tuesday night with a sumptuous through ball.
As for Foden, he doubled Manchester City’s lead and went on to assist McAtee’s strike as well.
Once again, Manchester City’s latest win indicated how excellent their academy well and truly is.
The Sky Blues trio came up from the ranks and are now first-team players.
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Guardiola raves about Man City youngster after Slovan Bratislava win
Lewis, in particular, has become a mainstay for Manchester City this season, starting at right-back against the Slovakian side.
The 19-year-old was deployed as a right-sided attacking midfielder when the visitors had possession.
The Englishman’s partners in attacking midfield were Foden and Matheus Nunes.
The £25,000-a-week man showcased once again why he is becoming a regular starter for his boyhood club.
Pep Guardiola lauded Lewis’ display after Manchester City cruised past Slovan Bratislava.
As quoted by journalist Joe Bray, Guardiola said: “The way Rico [Lewis] is playing, there are no words. He does everything.”
Rico Lewis was the best player on the pitch in Champions League outing
It is hard to disagree with Pep Guardiola as Lewis was arguably the best player on the pitch.
The highly-rated youngster thrived when playing in the half-spaces, finding the likes of Jeremy Doku and Haaland in space with his passing, stitching the attack together and invading the box.
Lewis’ astute decision-making and technical quality in tight spaces was for all to see against Slovan Bratislava.
Even defensively, the Bury-born defender did not leave any stone unturned.
With Pep Guardiola’s glowing praise of his performance, Lewis might have earned himself a starting berth against Fulham.
The Manchester City wonderkid will be determined to showcase the Catalan tactician in training why he merits a start on Saturday.
