When in the summer of 2017 the Manchester City lost to Jadon Sanchowho went to Borussia Dortmund, it seemed that his great promise was getting off the ship. That the most talented footballer in the academy was leaving through the back door. In addition, a union and a friendship were broken. Phil Fodenhis squire in the lower categories of the City, he was left alone. The ascent began Iniesta from Stockport.
Located in the north of England, Stockport It is the last stop of the train that connects London with Manchester. A cold, gloomy and industrial town, but which gave birth to the greatest talent in English football in recent times. Foden lost to Sancho when he went to Germanyin search of minutes, thinking that in a team of superstars like the Cityat full expense and boiling Guardiolait would not be easy for him to climb.
Fodenin that summer of 2017, he went on tour with the City. He had minutes and gave rein to his talent. Guardiola He fell in love with it and kept it. He made him a first-team record and he came out slowly. It was the usual trend with the footballer who remembers Iniesta in his movements and who moves away from the stereotype of the English player.
Foden, the factor that changed the game.
It cost him to make a hole as a starter. On many occasions, it seemed that his future would end like hers. Sanchoout of Etihad. Even in England he joked that Guardiola I only had him in the League Cup.
But that ended long ago. While Sancho managed to go first with the national team and Foden was content with the sub-021, Guardiola cooked, over low heat, the great talent.
He dosed him, he gave him more and more responsibilities. Until she exploded.
That’s why I was surprised when Guardiola left him on the bench tonight. He started the weekend and in the best elevens of the City figured. But the Spanish coach kept his letter. He knew it would be a long game. He put up with her until there were 20 minutes left, when no one else in the room Manchester City tI had ideas.
REVOLUTIONIZED THE PARTY
the of Stockport as soon as he touched a ball, he looked straight at reinildoa wall throughout the match, and slipped a ball where no one had yet passed. Kevin de Bruyne did the rest. The match was won.
What about if He City He would have had a guaranteed nine to finish off his slalom down the flank, the one in which he left two defenders lying, perhaps the tie would be too.
At a time when all the spotlights point to Pedro (Barcelona) as the successor of Iniesta, Foden also claims the throne of the Spanish midfielder from Stockport.
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