Like Messi, Pep Guardiola's praise for Rico Lewis that surprises many

Rico Lewis started in Manchester City's victory. The young midfielder of the English team is one of the great promises of football in that country and is among the profiles with the greatest projection, something that Pep Guardiola understands greatly. Therefore, after his great game in Germany against Leipzig, Pep had nothing but praise for the young midfielder. Expect to see a lot more of Rico Lewis in the current season.

The match had started well for the English due to Phil Foden's goal at 25', but at 48' the Belgian Lois Openda balanced the actions. From then on, and throughout the second stage, City was in search of victory. He had opportunities with Erling Haaland, but good interventions by German goalkeeper Janis Blaswich prevented him. But if one thing was evident, it was that Rico Lewis was having a great game on the day.

The young talent, aged 18, joined the City academy at the age of eight and progressed through the youth ranks until becoming one of the entity's most prized pearls. In fact, he made 23 appearances in Manchester City's first team last season. For this reason, the footballer placed himself in an important way in the current season and is one of the great surprises. Proof of this was the great match he had in this UEFA Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's words towards Rico Lewis

"18-years-old. I've been a manager for 14, 15 years, training unbelievable players, to find a player like him in the pockets, how he has to move, moving into the spaces, he's one of the best I "ever trained, by far," said the coach at a press conference. There is no doubt about what the player can contribute. While Manchester City tries to find itself again in the best possible way, it now has new options such as Rico Lewis in the current season.