![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/phil-foden-fires-message-to-pep-guardiola-as-he-stars-in-preferred-man-city-role/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-1654916535.jpg&description=Phil Foden has explained what he feels his best position is at Manchester City, having filled a variety of roles for manager Pep Guardiola since breaking into the first team Manchester City's Phil Foden wants to play as a No 10 behind star striker Erling Haaland and has told manager Pep Guardiola he "can definitely" handle the extra responsibility. Foden is incredibly versatile and has played a variety of roles for City over the years, but was given an opportunity at No 10 against Newcastle two weeks ago with Kevin de Bruyne currently out injured. And the England international excelled in the role, assisting Julian Alvarez's winner and earning lavish praise from Guardiola. "Phil can play in all the positions up front," he said after the 1-0 win. "He has incredible ability between the lines the way he turn and attack the last lines, it is one of the best I have seen. Every control he knows exactly where is the goal. He doesn't need two or three touches. "He's in the right position to attack the goal, in just one gesture. We thought for the way Newcastle defend we can find him. After try with the speed of Julian and Erling to find in that position and the quality of the players we have. [Mateo] Kovacic is better to play that position more backwards than forwards. "Managers adapt the skills for the players we have, the problems we have. Phil I know how good he is in that position. He has played as a striker, right winger, left winger, how good he has played." He had to settle for a spot on the bench against Sheffield United last week due to illness, but returned to the starting XI against Fulham and impressed once again in the same role. Foden assisted Nathan Ake's controversial goal as City beat Fulham 5-1, having sent a clear message to Guardiola ahead of the game that he wants to keep playing as a No 10. He told Sky Sports : "I think the one I played in against Newcastle, that's my favourite one, that's where I feel comfortable. "I felt alive in that game, I felt my){kind=link}
Phil Foden has explained what he feels his best position is at Manchester City, having filled a variety of roles for manager Pep Guardiola since breaking into the first team
Manchester City’s Phil Foden wants to play as a No 10 behind star striker Erling Haaland and has told manager Pep Guardiola he “can definitely” handle the extra responsibility.
Foden is incredibly versatile and has played a variety of roles for City over the years, but was given an opportunity at No 10 against Newcastle two weeks ago with Kevin de Bruyne currently out injured. And the England international excelled in the role, assisting Julian Alvarez’s winner and earning lavish praise from Guardiola.
“Phil can play in all the positions up front,” he said after the 1-0 win. “He has incredible ability between the lines the way he turn and attack the last lines, it is one of the best I have seen. Every control he knows exactly where is the goal. He doesn’t need two or three touches.
“He’s in the right position to attack the goal, in just one gesture. We thought for the way Newcastle defend we can find him. After try with the speed of Julian and Erling to find in that position and the quality of the players we have. [Mateo] Kovacic is better to play that position more backwards than forwards.