Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-12 06:00:00
Rico Lewis is having an impressive start to the 2024/2025 season, with both club and country giving him regular opportunities to shine. The Manchester City right-back has caught the attention of pundits and is being hailed as underrated by Ian Wright. There is speculation that Lewis’ form could lead to him overtaking Kyle Walker in both the Manchester City and England starting line-ups. Despite acknowledging Walker’s experience and quality, Lewis remains confident in his abilities, especially considering his impressive stat of taking more touches in the opposition’s penalty box than any other defensive player in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
Lewis’ ability to ghost into the penalty area and exhibit astute movement has impressed Pep Guardiola, who sees him as a valuable asset to Manchester City’s attack. With a knack for finding dangerous positions inside the box, Lewis poses a constant threat to opponents and has proven himself by scoring goals. Guardiola encourages Lewis to push forward and utilize his technique and positioning to benefit the team’s offensive capabilities. As a young player with immense potential, Lewis is on track to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
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