Phil Foden: De Bryune hails teammate’s versatility in Man City’s big win

Kevin De Bruyne praised Phil Foden for his adaptability, noting his effectiveness in a central role during Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Cityzens were ruthless on Thursday night as they handed the Seagulls a huge blow with a dominant performance in the Premier League

De Bruyne opened the scoring, with Foden netting twice before halftime and Julian Alvarez adding the fourth as City closed the gap to within a point of Arsenal, with a game in hand.

Phil Foden, who has scored 24 goals for City this season, has often been deployed centrally by manager Pep Guardiola, particularly in the absence of top scorer Erling Haaland.De Bruyne highlighted Foden’s versatility, emphasiaing his seamless transition from a winger to a central position.

“Phil is now trusted to play centrally,” said De Bruyne.

While playing on the wing offers more freedom, Phil’s adaptability and consistency have been crucial in our title pursuits.”

Echoing De Bruyne’s sentiments, Foden expressed his preference for the central role, citing its positive impact on his game.

“I’ve always envisioned myself in a central position,” Foden remarked.