‘100 per cent’… John Stones now says Man City have a player who is definitely world-class

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Published on 2024-03-03 12:30:00

John Stones strongly believes that his Manchester City and England teammate, Phil Foden, is a world-class player. At 29 years old, Stones previously praised Foden for his exceptional performance throughout the season. Despite this acknowledgment, Foden himself humbly admitted that while he aspires to become a world-class player in the future, he does not categorize himself as one just yet.

However, many viewers who have watched the 23-year-old midfielder play this season have been impressed by his exceptional skills. Tim Sherwood even went as far as to label Foden as “the best player in the Premier League” thus far, while Stephen Kelly highlighted the difficulty in finding any weaknesses in his game.

During an interview with Sky Sports, John Stones described Foden as “silky” when asked to use one word to define him. Stones expressed admiration for Foden’s ability to maneuver the ball in tight areas under immense pressure and maintain his speed, emphasizing that Foden seems born to play football.

When questioned about Foden’s world-class status, Stones unequivocally stated that Foden is indeed world-class and has elevated his game this season. He praised Foden for his exceptional performance and even expressed a desire to emulate some of the skills Foden possesses.

In the upcoming Manchester Derby, Phil Foden has a prime opportunity to solidify his world-class status. With a track record of scoring crucial goals in big games against Manchester United, Foden has the chance to prove his abilities on the grand stage and impress those who may still doubt his world-class credentials. All eyes will be on Foden as he faces Erik ten Hag’s team, with expectations running high for another standout performance from the talented young midfielder.

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