Pep Guardiola boldly proclaimed that Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis could star at the club for the "next decade" following his outstanding display against Liverpool.
The 18-year-old right-back made his third start for the Citizens on Thursday as they ran out 3-2 winners and secured safe passage through to the EFL Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Erling Haaland, Riyad Mahrez and Nathan Ake. Bury-born Lewis was one of City's best performers in the win, impressing boss Guardiola with an all-action display up against Mohamed Salah and Co.
"First half, the academy boys played really well," the Spanish tactician began when speaking to Sky Sports post-match, also referencing fellow starlet Cole Palmer's bright performance on the left wing. "It's been a long time I've seen a performance like Rico Lewis, a long, long time ago. He's 17 or 18 years old and has played against Liverpool, against big stars up front.
