Published 15:00 IST, November 19th 2020
Man City players star on international duty, Phil Foden becomes latest member to dazzle
Multiple Man City players got on the scoresheet during the international break, while others impressed as well. Here is how Foden, Torres and others performed.
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Manchester City players had a topsy turvy international break, with players having varying degrees of success during period. While players like Nathan Ake and Raheem Sterling suffered injuries during national team games, several or players had a stellar outing for ir sides as well. Ferran Torres scored an outstanding hat-trick for Spain, while Phil Foden starred for a youthful England side. Here’s how Man City players fared during international break.
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Ferran Torres netted sublime hat-trick versus Germany
Spain trounced Germany 6-0 to hand m ir worst defeat in almost 90 years and it was Man City winger Ferran Torres who was star of show. Spaniard has gone from strength to strength since arriving in England earlier this summer and replicated his strong club form at international st as well. 20-year-old started both UEFA Nations League fixtures, scoring an outstanding hat trick against Germany.
attacker scored his first two goals with great volleys, before scoring his third with an excellent finish from edge of box. youngster gave opposing full-back Phillip Max a torrid time, showing why Cityzens brought winger to Manchester.
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Phil Foden masterclass against Iceland
Phil Foden has sometimes made headlines for all wrong reasons in his short career, but against Iceland, youngster once again showed why he is touted to be a future star. midfielder was a standout performer for Gareth Southgate’s young side against Iceland, as he scored a second-half double. Phil Foden showed great linkup play with his England teammates, with his pace and movement meaning that Iceland players found it difficult to get hold of 20-year-old. Man City midfielder also took his goals well, with a gorgeous flick late in game earning rave reviews as well.
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How or Man City players performed during break
Portugal defender Ruben Dias had a memorable international break as well, as he scored a 90th-minute winner in 3-2 victory over Croatia. Dias had scored his first international goal in same game earlier, before completing brace to hand his side a victory. Man City midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne got on scoresheet as well, scoring in Belgium's 4-2 win over Denmark.
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Capping off impressive showing for Man City players was Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez, who scored a goal each in his nation’s games against Zimbabwe. Several or players like England full-back Kyle Walker and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus had strong showings too.
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola will be hoping that players are able to translate ir national team form for ir club side when y return to Premier League action. latest round of Premier League fixtures will see Manchester City visit Tottenham in a mouth-watering clash. Tottenham vs Man City game will take place on Saturday, vember 21 and will begin at 11:00 PM IST.
Im Credits: Ferran Torres Instagram, Portugal Instagram, England Instagram
15:00 IST, November 19th 2020