Pep: I know what Foden is capable of
Pep: I know what Foden is capable of Pep Guardiola says he is no doubt that Phil Foden will relish the challenge of rediscovering the elite form that has proved so vital to City over the past several seasons. Men's Team One Moment in Time: Stones' title-winning clearance Despite still only being 25, the Stockport-born Academy graduate has already helped City amass 18 major pieces of silverware and proved one of the cornerstones of Guardiola’s supremely talented squad. Foden has also been the recipient of several notable individual accolades, including being voted the PFA, Premier League and Football Writers’ Player of the Year in 2024.
However, his game time has been largely restricted over the past couple of months with Foden only featuring as a late substitute in last month’s Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal. SHOP: GET 50% OFF OUR 2025/26 HOME KIT But addressing the media at his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool, Guardiola said he was in no doubt Foden would respond in the right way to that challenge. “Until November, along with Erling Haaland he was a massively important player,” the City boss pointed out.
“Erling and Phil were the only ones making goals and assists, it’s not a century ago. Exclusive City Video - free with Cityzens Register Sign in Men's Team City v Liverpool: FA Cup special matchday programme “He’s not 33 with incredible experience; he’s 25 and still he is growing and developing as a football player. “Always we want things in a hurry.
In friendly games with national teams, they lose and it’s a disaster. “You go to pre-season and lose, and they talk as if a manager must be sacked. Today world football is like that.
“He is the same player and sometimes he has to realise ‘Now I have to come up and be stronger. ’ It depends on him. “Realise as quick as possible ‘OK I have to do better.