Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says that his midfielder Phil Foden’s attitude will determine the level of success he will achieve during his career.
The academy graduate has previously been hyped to be the next big star but with the level of performance this season the expectation has gone higher.
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Foden was on the scoresheet on Sunday against Liverpool after scoring a remarkable goal to make it four against the Reds.
Guardiola has never doubted the academy graduate but he insists that he much put in hard work to achieve success.
“For me, no [it’s not a challenge], it will be for him,” Guardiola said.
“He has to be calm, to understand the tough periods will come.
“It depends on his humility and love for the game. The expectations are there – we will see if he can handle it.
“Now the people now expect every game to do exceptional things. This is the most difficult thing.
“Arrive and being there, playing 100 games is difficult. But it’s important to do 100 more at this level.
“This is the toughest one. This is why the greatest players isn’t about once big action at Anfield, it’s playing for five years in a row playing consistently.
“This is the next target for Phil – maintain this and play as high as possible as long as possible.
“It depends absolutely on him. Hopefully he can do it.
“I said to him ‘don’t read much, don’t listen much, keep your feet on the grass and keep going’
“I know Phil is ready to play because his physical condition is extraordinary.”
