Manchester City's Phil Foden shines in Fifa Club World Cup opener
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Manchester City began their Fifa Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca, with academy star Phil Foden scoring the opening goal and providing an assist for Jeremy Doku. The English midfielder, who struggled for form and fitness last season, looked rejuvenated as he dictated the tempo of the game from his holding midfield position.
Foden's goal was a confident effort, taking a touch before finding the far corner, and he was described as "really good" by manager Pep Guardiola. The City boss also praised the performances of two of their new signings, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, who made their debuts in the match.
Reijnders, a Dutch midfielder, showed his athleticism and ability to read the game, while Cherki provided some creative moments on the ball. City struggled without the presence of Rodri in the middle of the park last season, but Reijnders may have filled that void with his impressive performance.
Guardiola left another new signing, full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, on the bench, and admitted that Kevin De Bruyne is difficult to replace. However, the Spanish manager may have found a potential answer in Foden, who looks refreshed and rejuvenated after a difficult season last term.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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