Man City's private reservations regarding Phil Foden emerge. Phil Foden has struggled for form at Manchester City this season after winning the PFA Player of the Year in 2023-24, with England manager Thomas Tuchel also condemning his performances, and now his team-mates are concerned.
Manchester City players are reportedly "worried" about Phil Foden following his sudden downturn in form, with reports the 24-year-old has lost weight. The England midfielder earned the PFA Player of the Year award last season but is battling with confidence this season. Foden has not scored or assisted in the Premier League since a 3-1 victory against Chelsea in January, and he has only seven goals and two assists in the top division. This is a significant drop from the 19 goals and eight assists he had in 2023-24.
He is still in manager Pep Guardiola's plans, but he has been benched in two of City's previous three Premier League games, and he was substituted after only 69 minutes against Nottingham Forest. Foden was nonetheless called up to Thomas Tuchel's first England squad and started on the wing against Albania, although the German was critical of his lack of effect on the play. With Foden's dismal form perplexing fans and analysts, City players are now believed to be secretly concerned about their teammate, according to the Daily Mail.
According to the story, certain members of the City squad have noted Foden, who is thought to have relocated his family outside of Manchester, has lost weight during a difficult season for him personally. According to the report, Foden was "frustrated" with his role with England at the Euros last summer after being shifted to the left flank to allow Jude Bellingham to play centrally, albeit he has struggled to make an impact in that position for City this season.
With Tuchel now trying to make his mark on the team and prepare for a massive World Cup next year, Foden's place in the team is no longer certain because the German will not accept "passengers" in his squad.
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