Leeds: Phil Foden will be an 'important player for the next decade in this club', according to the Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Foden performed brilliantly during the club's 5-0 win over Burnley on Tuesday as the 20-year-old netted twice in the match.
"We cannot forget he is 20 years old [and that] he has to improve. But he will be an important player for the next decade in this club," Guardiola was quoted as saying by a sports website.
Guardiola even went on to say that having Phil Foden in his squad means he does not need to buy a replacement for David Silva this summer.
"When David said it was his last year I told the board we have Phil, so we don't have to invest."
"It is difficult to find a replacement like David, what he has done with this club," Guardiola said afterwards.
Riyad Mahrez also scored two goals in the match while the final goal was struck by David Silva. Guardiola said every time Foden plays, it is a 'joy to watch'.
"The minutes he has earned, he deserves it. Every minute he plays, it's a joy to watch. His behaviour and his attitude [are excellent]," Guardiola said.
"It doesn't matter if he doesn't play. When he plays, he never plays bad. I think every time he plays with us, since he was promoted, he [has] played at a high level," he added.
Manchester City are placed on the second position on the Premier League table with 63 points, 20 points behind the top-placed club, Liverpool.
