Pep Guardiola is confident Phil Foden can fill the boots of David Silva at Manchester City. Foden, 19, is set for a rare start as City wrap up their Champions League Group C campaign against Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia. Foden has long been earmarked as the natural successor to Silva but he has had to wait patiently for his opportunities so far. David Silva is set to leave City in the summer (Mike Egerton/PA)City boss Guardiola said: “That is our wish (that he can replace Silva). Ilkay Gundogan says City must keep fighting (Martin Rickett/PA)Speaking at a press conference alongside Guardiola, Gundogan said: “Every single player has to take responsibility to reach his best level again.

Source: Irish Examiner December 10, 2019 19:41 UTC