Pundit says Man City have let go of their next Phil Foden

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Published on 2024-04-20 15:00:00

Kevin Nolan believes that Manchester City may have let go of their next Phil Foden in Cole Palmer, based on what he was told by a former teammate from the City ranks. Palmer, who impressed in City’s youth setup before joining Chelsea, has made a significant impact at his new club with 23 goals and 13 assists in 38 appearances. Comparisons to Foden have been made due to Palmer’s skill and mentality, with even Pep Guardiola admitting that letting him go may have been a mistake.

Palmer’s success at Chelsea highlights the potential that Manchester City may have missed out on, as he has become a key player for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. With a goal-scoring record similar to Foden’s in his youth years, Palmer’s development at Chelsea suggests that he could have been an asset to Guardiola’s squad. However, it remains uncertain why Palmer was not given more opportunities at City, leading to his departure and subsequent success at another top club.

The comparisons between Palmer and Foden raise questions about City’s decision-making in nurturing young talent, especially when it comes to potential stars in their youth ranks. Nolan’s comments indicate that City may have missed out on another talent like Foden, who has become one of the key players for Guardiola’s team. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see if City reassess their approach to developing young players and ensuring that they do not lose out on potential future stars.

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