Pep Guardiola believes Rico Lewis has the quality to play higher up the pitch for Manchester City in the middle.
Lewis, 18, has been a breakout star of the squad this season, storming into contention since the World Cup break as a full-back capable of seamlessly moving inside to play alongside Rodri. The teenager has successfully kept experienced internationals Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker out of the first team, and his start at Bournemouth signalled the value Guardiola continues to see in him.
As well as playing a significant role in the first goal, Lewis starred throughout the 4-1 win in both defence and attack to further underline his promise in the team. So impressed was the City manager that he believes that Lewis is capable of playing in the No.8 and No.10 positions that are currently perfected at the club by Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.
