‘I saw him’… Darius Vassell impressed after seeing Phil Foden ‘having a pop’ at £63m Man City player

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Published on 2024-02-06 12:30:00

Phil Foden had an outstanding performance for Manchester City against Brentford last night, hitting a hat-trick that earned him the praise of former City striker, Darius Vassell. The 23-year-old’s excellent display in the middle was also highlighted by Sky commentator Alan Smith, who named him as the player of the match. Foden’s successful collaboration with Kevin De Bruyne, Julian Alvarez, and Erling Haaland was particularly noteworthy.

Vassell focused on an incident during the game, where Foden addressed a mistake made by Rodri, to showcase Foden’s stature within the team. Despite the focus being mainly on Foden’s hat-trick, Vassell pointed out a particular moment in the game that emphasized Foden’s growing leadership qualities. The former City striker expressed his belief that the young player is destined for great things as long as he avoids injuries.

Vassell highlighted how Foden’s ability to challenge his teammates on the field demonstrates that he is becoming more of a leader. The fact that he confronted an experienced, world-class player like Rodri is a clear indication that Foden is coming into his own. Vassell mentioned that in the early years at City, Foden was understandably timid but has now become confident as he continues to assert himself on the field.

It is refreshing to see Foden display this kind of leadership and holding his own, which will likely earn him even more respect from his teammates as he continues to challenge them and express himself. His growing presence within the team is evident, and it is anticipated that this will contribute to his development as a player.

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