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Published on 2024-03-08 08:57:35
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that Manchester City’s Phil Foden has the talent to have played for Pep Guardiola’s legendary Barcelona team.
As City gear up to face Liverpool in a crucial match, Carragher has praised Foden for his outstanding form.
The 23-year-old midfielder has been in sensational form, catching the eye of Carragher, who described him as England’s best player in terms of pure talent.
Carragher highlighted Foden’s unique style, comparing him to a Spanish or Portuguese footballer with quick feet and tactical intelligence honed by Guardiola.
In an article for The Telegraph, Carragher expressed admiration for Foden’s skillset and suggested that he could easily fit into Guardiola’s iconic Barcelona side.
Despite the tough competition in midfield and attack from the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Henry, Eto’o, and Messi, Carragher believes that Foden’s abilities would have earned him a place in the team.
Carragher wrote: “I have long championed Foden.
“In terms of pure talent, he is England’s best player, and a break from tradition in terms of what he brings to his club and country.
“Foden is more like a Spanish or Portuguese footballer; a slight, quick-footed dribbler with a tactical intelligence developed by Guardiola.
“The biggest compliment that could be offered is that he would not look out of place in Guardiola’s legendary Barcelona team.”
While acknowledging the stiff competition in Guardiola’s Barcelona squad, Carragher’s praise for Foden’s potential to excel in such an esteemed team speaks volumes about the young midfielder’s abilities.
With Guardiola’s support and Foden’s talent, the possibility of him shining in a team of Barcelona’s calibre is not far-fetched.
As City and Liverpool battle it out for the Premier League title, Foden’s performance will be crucial. Whether he could have made it into Guardiola’s Barcelona team or not, Carragher’s endorsement of his talent is a testament to the rising star’s credentials as a top-class player.
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