Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne believes teammate Phil Foden has "massive potential" and feels the attacker can "make the difference" in the Champions League against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
The Citizens head into the second leg of their semi-final clash with Los Blancos after winning the first leg 4-3 at the Etihad Stadium last week, with both De Bruyne and Foden on the scoresheet.
Speaking to the press ahead of their trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, De Bruyne has praised Foden's rise from the academy to the first team and he has highlighted how important the 21-year-old is for the club both in the present and for the future.
"[Foden's] been amazing, I've seen him from a little boy. He's got massive potential, whenever you come to the first team you're shy and need time and game time to get comfortable," the Belgian told reporters on Tuesday.
"The last few year he's comfortable and you see how he plays. He's not that young talent, he's one of the guys. It's a big step to make, he can make the difference.
"He's proven it loads of times and he will do much more for this club in the future. If you're playing well constantly that's all you can do."
Both De Bruyne and Foden have been key cogs in Pep Guardiola's machine this season, with the former recording 15 goals and 12 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions, while the latter has racked up 13 goals and 11 assists in 41 games across all tournaments.
Oliver Thomas
