Pep Guardiola expresses his desire to see Phil Foden regain his best form and enjoy football again. The Manchester City coach has expressed his concern about the young player’s physical condition and his wish for him to regain joy on the field.
Foden, who had a frustrating 2024-25 season with Manchester City, where he only started in 20 matches, with seven goals and two assists in the Premier League. This contrasts with the previous season, in which his numbers were significantly better, with 33 starts, 19 goals and eight assists, which earned him being named player of the year.
Injuries have prevented Foden from gaining consistency. In the first three games of the current season, he has only played 15 minutes. Despite not having been included in the last call-up for the English national team, he is now back in consideration for City, who are looking to get back on the winning track after two consecutive defeats. The next challenge will be against Manchester United on Sunday.
Guardiola emphasized Foden’s importance to the team, highlighting his creativity and work ethic. The coach also mentioned that injuries have been an obstacle for the player, who suffered a knock on his ankle. Guardiola hopes that Foden can regain his fitness and participate regularly in matches.He is the first one I look for. I am desperate for Phil to feel happy and play with joy, and that in each training session he smiles, on his face, and can contribute.
Pep Guardiola
