A young diamond is learning the ropes at Manchester City while also earning high praise

A young diamond is learning the ropes at Manchester City while also earning high praise Ayyoub Bouaddi arrived at Manchester City from Lille during the latter stages of the summer transfer window. The young midfielder arrived at City earmarked as one of the top midfield prospects in world football. Bouaddi has quickly made an impression playing in Enzo Maresca’s side. The Moroccan international is a technically gifted midfielder whose ability to read the game and snuff out or play through danger is absurd for an 18-year-old. This stood out in Bouaddi’s first start for Manchester City which came in City’s 2-0 win over FC Porto earlier this week. Ayyoub Bouaddi looks right at home at City. This was impossible to ignore at the Estádio do Dragão. Ahead of today’s Manchester derby, Ayyoub Bouaddi spoke of the privilege he has to learn and grow as a player at City. He has already impressed his teammates and if Bouaddi is called upon by Enzo Maresca to play against Manchester United, he is ready for the occasion that awaits today at Old Trafford. Ayyoub Bouaddi is thrilled to be learning from the best at Manchester City. It is easy to forget that Ayyoub Bouaddi is only 18 years of age, given the impact he has already made at Manchester City. Bouaddi looks every bit a seasoned professional who plays in one of the more demanding and difficult roles in midfield. However, Bouaddi is still only a baby in football terms and he is continuing to learn and develop as a player. In an interview with mancity.com , Ayyoub Bouaddi explained that he still has a lot to learn. He also shared his view that training with midfielders such as Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Mateo Kovacic will aid his development. Speaking on what he is enjoying about being a Manchester City player, Bouaddi said: “ I know that I still have a lot to learn from all the players hopefully. I’m at Manchester City, one of the biggest clubs in the world. I have a great player next to me [Elliot Anderson] so I can only learn here and enjoy. ” “ I think I can learn from everyone. ” “ But of course, I would especially watch the players who play the same position as me. So Elliot [Anderson], Kova [Mateo Kovačić], Enzo [Fernández], and the other midfielders – they are all great players with experience and can teach me a lot. ” Ayyoub Bouaddi plays in a manner that makes him seem like a seasoned midfielder rather than a young player learning the ropes. This speaks to the maturity of the Moroccan international and illustrates the remarkable poise he already possesses. The tantalizing prospect to consider is how good Bouaddi can be after spending time in Manchester City. Bouaddi hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he will become as a midfielder. With his eagerness and willingness to learn, Bouaddi has the football world at his feet so to speak. Ayyoub Bouaddi is earning praise from his teammates who are eager to aid his adaption to new surroundings. It isn’t a surprise to learn that Ayyoub Bouaddi is impressing his teammates with his play. Elliot Anderson is one such player who has offered glowing praise for the Moroccan sensation. The England international was full of praise for the impact that Bouaddi has made and Anderson added that it is also incumbent on him to help Bouaddi adjust to life in the Premier League. Speaking on Bouaddi’s impact, Elliot Anderson said : “ He’s such a good player – obviously everyone’s seeing it, you know, first start in the Champions League for City the other night. He was very, very good. ” “ Everyone’s really happy with the way he played, especially at such a young age. “ “ There’s a responsibility on me, obviously having played in the Premier League before, to help him settle in. And he’s doing that really well, he’s top. “ If Ayyoub Bouaddi is called upon to play in today’s Manchester derby, he is ready for the big stage. It isn’t a surprise to see Ayyoub Bouaddi earn high praise from his teammates such as Elliot Anderson. It is impossible not to be impressed by the young midfielder. Bouaddi has slotted in seamlessly into this Manchester City side which speaks to his technical ability and incredible poise and maturity for a player so young. Manchester City take on Manchester United today at Old Trafford. The 199th Manchester derby will be a massive game and if Ayyoub Bouaddi is called upon, he is unlikely to be overawed by the occasion. Bouaddi has shone on the big stage and he looks to be a player who is made for it. If Bouaddi is given an opportunity to play today, he is ready for the occasion. He said so himself,  which is no surprise, when he said: “ When you were a kid and you watch football, you want to play [in] the biggest games. And I think this game this weekend is going to be a really good game against United – the derby – so of course it’s an important game for us, for the fans, for everyone. “