EPL: He’s so smart, can play every position – Guardiola hails Man City star

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has hailed defensive midfielder Rico Lewis ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday evening.

Guardiola said the 19-year-old is so smart, adding that he can play every position.

“Rico Lewis can play every position. He’s so smart.

“Ask 20 players: what is your position? They say: I play holding midfield, winger… Rico plays football!”.

“If you put him in one position, he knows exactly what he has to do,” Guardiola said via @City_Xtra.

Rico Lewis will hope to feature for Man City against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.