Alan Shearer names Phil Foden's best position and makes plea to Man City boss Pep Guardiola
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAlan Shearer has insisted Phil Foden must get an extended run in central midfield for Manchester City after his starring performance against Newcastle United.
Foden was fantastic against the Magpies, setting up Julian Alvarez's winner in a 1-0 victory for Pep Guardiola's side. The Englishman occupied a central role with Kevin De Bruyne injured.
The Belgian is going to be out until 2024, creating a vacancy in the middle that Foden could fill. Shearer was wowed by his display against Newcastle and is adamant that's his best position. "He was absolutely sensational," Shearer told Match of the Day. "He was the best player on the pitch by a mile. READ MORE: City player ratings vs Newcastle as Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez good "He looked so comfy in that position, in the middle of the park, the number 10 position.
He is superb at receiving the ball on the half-turn and getting into the little pockets in front of the back four behind the midfield. "What City do, they make it difficult for you because they commit men forward, particularly their full-backs.
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