PHIL FODEN IS MATURING! 5 THINGS WE LEARNED | CHELSEA 4-4 MAN CITY

5 things we learned from Man City's dramatic 4-4 draw against Chelsea. Phil Foden is fulfilling his potential, Cole Palmer is the one that got away, Pep can't control everything...and more! ✅
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[@kattphatt]

I was quite impressed with Foden too, and the fact that his performance was not highlighted in that game is even further proof that he has matured. That was a level that if we get consistently would make him a solid player on that side. Knowing he can sometimes go even higher.

[@Spike0000]

It's good cos he'll bounce off Silva as well....

[@luzuli4369]

Cole wanted to go - simple as - Pep said before he was even sold in a presser "IDK not sure he wants to stay." He is decent player who has potential but I am not dropping Foden RW for Cole Palmer anyway.

[@anshumansahu1087]

I think Pep is preparing Foden for the Lionel Messi role. That was the play all along maybe. Interestingly, probably Phil is the only one who can actually emulate him at least some of his game.

[@gabrielmartinez4641]

Phil doesn’t involve himself in the game enough to fulfill a Messi role, nor does he have the finishing ability. His future is definitely further inside but he still needs to improve his decision-making. I think Pep prefers him on the wings at the moment because he has more time to make a pass and more space to shoot.

[@christiancatley4120]

Phil Foden probably been our best player this season so far!! He's really growing and maturing as a player. I never doubt him at all Look at his age and what he has achieve! Great video mate. Always enjoy the 5 things learnt segment

[@mrfro35]

Thanks a bunch Steven! The 5 things we learned show with you is my favorite City match review. Thanks for delivering great content 👍🏾

[@Airyed]

Nunes needs to be given a chance Alvarez was completely anonymous plus his corners are awful

[@Airyed]

One Stop playing Dias on the right it doesn't work it hasn't worked all season him and Walker together doesn't work

[@space1734]

Yah Dias always plays his best when he's playing LCB or the middle of a back 3

[@pelseynzenze8415]

Ake has to be brought back in at left back.

[@GregoriousThe1st]

Phil was impeccable, the lad really had Cucurella on strings and was probably unlucky not to score when he cut in on his left Mahrez style

[@Pedro2706]

I would disagree-I though Cucurella had him in his pocket in the first half but a completely different 2nd half when he tortured him-indicative of a maturing player who can adapt.

[@sammypie5501]

​@@Pedro2706no the first half i thought he was better

[@GregoriousThe1st]

@@Pedro2706 in the first half he was a lot better

[@thekb1924]

In big game we will have to play with midfielder instead of Alvarez; I honestly believed we would've won had Pep substitute Alvarez with Kovacic in second half. Because we couldn't control the midfield and Chelsea was getting too comfortable in there.

[@aeziX]

same man

[@astrothelad]

yeah i watched that domination and the first thing I thought was also "wow foden so mature" 🤣

[@Steineger-t6m]

On Palmer, just a gentle reminder about Sancho. It's not about skills etc but also character and mentality. Palmer played well for a few games in Chelsea shirt, we should take a step back and see how he progress in years to come. I trust the way City's make decision, there must be reasons for selling him, much like an excellent player like Cancelo. We should just move on.

[@Mr_Kweeba]

As I said on another channel. Before the game, yes, before the game I called this out. I said that Kovacic should have been in the middle with Rodri instead of Alvarez given that Chelsea's strength appears to be in midfield. So, before you mourn the loss of Gundogan, give Kovacic a chance by actually playing him! i also said that Grealish should have started instead of Doku. Why? Because we would retain the ball better in the early energetic stages and a fresh Doku against a tiring Reece James would be better. Again, I made these points BEFORE the match, not after. Pep's got it wrong for once I said. And the rest is history...

[@Spike0000]

I f*&^%ing love "5 Things We Learned"....

[@OGA_999]

5 top players left and some City fans are going over the top with fears that they've not been adequately replaced? Doku? Nunes? Gvardiol? Kovacic?? Of course they couldn't be replaced immediately like magic. Usually new players take at least a season to integrate fully into Pep's system so expect more next season. Also KDB is THE big, huge loss for me and I also was terribly saddened at Palmers loss for he was City through and through. He will shine and become a TOP STAR whether it be Chelsea? Newcastle? Wherever. Aymeric Laporte, Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Joao Cancelo and Cole Palmer

[@mikegalway4733]

Akanji was my City MOTM- top player.

[@dionkungu2752]

With Liverpool. I don't think we need Composure. Let them have the ball at times. Win the ball back and give Doku Foden , Bernardo, Haaland, or Alvarez

[@brianparker2987]

Was Ake injured?? Where does Nunes fit in I see him much more forward thinking than a outright midfielder

[@morealgothanlasttime_.8474]

bcoz we're livin in *PHiLiP wALTER* era

[@adambradshaw4442]

There’s a lot to be said for De Bruynes creativity and vision, but I think we miss his impact on the team in terms of balance. For example, having Rodri protecting the back 4 whilst also being competent defensively. Without him, we are forcing the ball more and forcing Alvarez to defend.

[@pandaboys1814]

Let me say that im proud of city for showing that we can go head to head with the best of them like we forget that Chelsea is one of those teams. Shows that if dont control a game we still can compete Lets. be real this wasnt city vs chelsea this city vs city... sterling and palmer had there points to prove which they did is not about regrets is bout moving forward .

[@Topstrika-b4h]

I like foden,but he is a player who has a good game today bad game next, hope he keep up the good form

[@davenamakhwa3278]

We need john stones in midfield bernado is too weak and needs to play in the wing. I genuinely believe we won last seasons clash with bayern coz he managed to bully bayerns strong midfield.

[@kareembertram681]

I have a lot of respect for you, but stop meat riding Palmer yes he’s been good at chelsea but he was NEVER that good at city, he only showed glimpse of what can do and btw mama just scoring penalties..Pep wanted to give him a chance and he said no GET OVER IT!

[@Football.exe..]

More like pep didn’t give him enough game time he wanted to play more but pep wouldn’t because he wasn’t proven good enough to get in the main team, pep never gave him a chance to show what he is fully capable of. And as for the pens football goes further than only goals if you watch him play he makes a huge impact. He’s still very young and he’s only shown a fraction of his potential at Chelsea who knows where he could end up y’all may be looking back regretting it once kdb goes.

[@space1734]

​@@Football.exe..Nah I doubt we'll regret it, but it is sad that we let him go.

[@Football.exe..]

@@space1734 he wanted to go actually

[@PredHunter83]

Cole Palmer wasn’t Manchester City material GET OVER IT!!!