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Published on 2024-07-24 09:00:00
Manchester City started their preseason tour of America with a 4-3 loss to Celtic, despite goals from Oscar Bobb, Maximo Perrone, and Erling Haaland. Although they lost and conceded four goals, many players in the squad got valuable minutes ahead of upcoming matches against AC Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea. Pep Guardiola praised Rico Lewis for his performance in the Celtic defeat, highlighting his dynamism, control, and vision on the pitch.
Lewis, who appeared in 27 matches last season, started 17 of them and contributed with two goals and four assists. The 19-year-old has expressed a desire to play in an attacking-midfield role this season, and his performance in the preseason match against Celtic has potentially put him in a position to become a more prominent figure in the City team. Guardiola’s praise for Lewis’s abilities indicates the youngster could play a significant role in the upcoming season.
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