Phil Foden Nears Replacing Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City, Says Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, believes that Phil Foden is on the verge of becoming the replacement for Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City, as per his recent performances.

De Bruyne and Foden have both been in exceptional form for Manchester City, with De Bruyne recently marking his 100th goal for the club, and Foden hitting a hat-trick in a recent match.

With over 260 appearances for Manchester City, Foden has steadily made his mark at the club since debuting at just 17 years old, while De Bruyne has been a linchpin since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015.

Rio Ferdinand sees Foden as emerging to take the central-midfield position at Manchester City, with the passing of the torch from De Bruyne to Foden well on its way.

He acknowledges the challenge of accommodating both talents in central areas, but he highlights Foden’s impressive recent performances as evidence of his readiness to step into a more significant role.

The speculation around Foden’s potential as a key player for Manchester City comes as the club prepares for a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, which is set to be broadcast live on TNT Sports.

Joe Cole, another former England player, is excited about the clash between Foden and his compatriot Jude Bellingham, underlining their importance in City’s midfield against Real Madrid.

Cole emphasizes that the matchup will showcase two of the brightest young talents in European football, with the tie poised to feature thrilling midfield battles.

Foden’s participation in the first leg against Real Madrid was briefly disrupted by a knock, but Pep Guardiola reassured fans that it was not a severe injury, allowing Foden to focus on his crucial role in the Manchester City squad.

As Manchester City and Foden gear up for the second leg at the Etihad Stadium, the anticipation around Foden’s potential role in the team remains high, with fans eager to see how the talented midfielder contributes to City’s quest for further success in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.