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Man City boss Guardiola hails Sane, Foden for Hoffenheim win

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with two-goal Leroy Sane after victory over Champions League opponents Hoffenheim.

Sane struck twice for the 2-1 win.

Guardiola said, "We are in the best 16 and now we are going to see the draw, and arrive at the right moment.

"We started flat because Hoffenheim were so demanding about how they attacked the space and physically they were stronger. Then we started to play. But the result is good - we are first.

"Sane was aggressive. The first goal was incredible but the second was lucky because the control was not quite good, but he finished."

About the counter-attack which failed to result in a goal: "We are young. People in the attack are 21, 22 years old. You need more calm. But it's OK, we are satisfied."

On Phil Foden, he added: "He was incredible. We don't have any doubts about his quality. He has to compete with David Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin de Bruyne etc but he can do everything. He is a fighter, can score goals, has the body shape. He is only 18 years old. We didn't have any doubts that he can play at the top level."

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