Manchester City prodigy Phil Foden has publicly acknowledged Chelsea skipper Reece James as his most formidable adversary as both teams brace for their highly anticipated Premier League showdown this Sunday at Stamford Bridge.
As Man City gears up to face Chelsea in a riveting away encounter, the spotlight shines on Foden, who is determined to spearhead his team to victory.
In an exclusive Q&A session with Sky Sports’ Olivia Buzzaglo, the 23-year-old midfielder singled out James as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
Buzzaglo took to social media, sharing, “Just wrapped up a revealing Q+A with the affable Phil Foden; he unequivocally pinpointed Reece James as the most challenging full-back he’s encountered.”
Notably, Foden and James have crossed paths on eight occasions throughout their professional trajectories, their clashes dating back to their U18 engagements.
During these encounters, Foden celebrated victory thrice, while enduring defeat on four separate occasions.