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Is Phil Foden about to become the next Bernardo Silva
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Since his player of the season campaign in the 23-24 season, Foden has failed to reach the heights that many expected him to kick onto
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Injuries, loss of form and uncertainty over his preferred role has led to Foden losing his place in both City's and England's team
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However, his performances this season have gone under the radar. Rather than playing out wide as a 10 or even as a false 9
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Foden has been playing as a traditional number 8. Deployed slightly behind the front players
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and with more of a focus on industry and controlling the game, the 25-year-old is being given more responsibility by Pep
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and City are beginning to reap the rewards. The comparisons to teammate Bernardo Silva are impossible to ignore
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who arrived at City as a diminutive number 10 slash winger hybrid
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and will go down as a City legend thanks to his versatility and work rate
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alongside his undoubted quality. It's a well-trodden path, Phil. This could be your way to the top
