Guardiola compares Rico Lewis to Philipp Lahm, claiming the fullback ‘changed the game’ against Chelsea
Man City defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge causing Pep Guardiola to hail Rico Lewis as “little Philipp Lahm”
The 18-year-old
Rico Lewishas given Joao Cancelo a run for his money as he once again took his place in Man City’s side after Guardiola subbed him in at half time. City went on to win the game 1-0 in the second half, with Lewis playing a vital role in their victory according to Guardiola who compared the defender to German legend Philipp Lahm.
"Rico helped us to play better [and] has the abilities,"
Guardiola told BBC Sport.
"It's not that [he plays well], he makes play better. Every movement he does, every position he makes is always better, he came on and Kevin played better, Riyad played better. He has this ability and it's not easy to find it, so he's our little Philipp Lahm."
Despite players like Walker and Cancelo playing in the same position, Rico Lewis has managed to impress Guardiola, even starting 2 Premier League matches so far. He could start yet another match as
Manchester Cityheads into FA Cup to meet up once again with Chelsea.
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