Rico Lewis is one of best players I have ever coached – Pep Guardiola

City manager Guardiola, the former Barcelona boss whose past players have included Lionel Messi, said: 'What a player! What a player!'

STAR BOY: Pep Guardiola embraces Rico Lewis. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Pep Guardiola hailed Rico Lewis as one of the best players he has ever coached after his starring role in Manchester City’s hard-fought win at RB Leipzig.

The 18-year-old produced a commanding display as the holders maintained the winning start to their Champions League defence with a 3-1 success at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.