Pep Guardiola backs Phil Foden’s Manchester City role after Southgate claim
1 year, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola backs Phil Foden’s Manchester City role after Southgate claim

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola insists Phil Foden can play in a number of attacking positions for Manchester City after England boss Gareth Southgate claimed the forward was not able to take a central role for his country. Southgate said people should “speak to Pep” earlier this week after being asked why he seemed reluctant to use Foden in central areas of his attack. Quizzed about Foden’s role for his team ahead of the treble winners’ trip to West Ham this weekend, City manager Guardiola expressed support for his player. In the end it’s not a big issue.” The West Ham game will see Guardiola back at the helm after missing two matches whilst recovering from his back operation in Spain.

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City players still back beleaguered Guardiola, says Foden
6 days, 19 hours ago

City players still back beleaguered Guardiola, says Foden

China Daily  

Under-pressure Man City boss Pep Guardiola still has the support of his players. REUTERS LONDON — Phil Foden insists Manchester City's players still believe in Pep Guardiola, despite the painful loss to Manchester United that extended its dismal streak. Undone by the kind of dismal defending that has become a regular feature in its shocking decline, City conceded twice in …

City players still back beleaguered Guardiola, says Foden
6 days, 19 hours ago

City players still back beleaguered Guardiola, says Foden

China Daily  

Under-pressure Man City boss Pep Guardiola still has the support of his players. REUTERS LONDON — Phil Foden insists Manchester City's players still believe in Pep Guardiola, despite the painful loss to Manchester United that extended its dismal streak. Undone by the kind of dismal defending that has become a regular feature in its shocking decline, City conceded twice in …

Premier League 2024-25: Foden says City players continue to believe in Guardiola despite poor form
1 week, 1 day ago

Premier League 2024-25: Foden says City players continue to believe in Guardiola despite poor form

The Hindu  

Phil Foden insists Manchester City’s players still believe in Pep Guardiola despite the painful loss against Manchester United that extended their dismal streak. Unhinged by the kind of dismal defending that has become a regular feature of its stunning decline, City conceded twice in the closing minutes as United dealt another blow to the Premier League champion’s fading hopes of …

Pep Guardiola blames Gareth Southgate for lack of communication over player injuries
2 months ago

Pep Guardiola blames Gareth Southgate for lack of communication over player injuries

The Telegraph  

Kyle Walker has been sidelined by a knee injury while on England duty, with Pep Guardiola hitting out at a lack of communication with international managers. Walker picked up a problem after playing 90 minutes in the Uefa Nations League against Finland nine days ago and has undergone scans, but will miss City’s clash against Sparta Prague on Wednesday. Guardiola …

Pep Guardiola says he knows 'how important Phil Foden is for Man City' - as manager promises to give England star 'minutes' as he eases him back from illness
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola says he knows 'how important Phil Foden is for Man City' - as manager promises to give England star 'minutes' as he eases him back from illness

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has insisted he knows 'how important Phil Foden is for Manchester City' and vowed to give the midfielder 'minutes' as he looks to ease him back from a spell on the sidelines through illness. Pep Guardiola has vowed to give Phil Foden 'minutes' as he looks to ease the England midfielder back from a spell on the sidelines …

I know just how important Phil Foden is to Man City, says boss Pep Guardiola
2 months, 3 weeks ago

I know just how important Phil Foden is to Man City, says boss Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no qualms …

Phil Foden given detailed feedback from Pep Guardiola during impromptu on-pitch training session after Man City star plays 90 minutes as a false nine in Carabao Cup win over Watford
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Phil Foden given detailed feedback from Pep Guardiola during impromptu on-pitch training session after Man City star plays 90 minutes as a false nine in Carabao Cup win over Watford

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden played a full 90 minutes for the first time this season on Tuesday as Manchester City beat Watford 2-1 to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. With star striker Erling Haaland rested by manager Pep Guardiola and with Julian Alvarez having been sold to Atletico Madrid over the summer, Foden was deployed in a more …

Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
3 months, 1 week ago

Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland

Daily Mail  

Rico Lewis has revealed Pep Guardiola 'would have a bit of a go' at him if he played at left-back for Manchester City as he did in England's win over Finland. Rico Lewis made just his second senior England appearance in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Finland Lewis was deployed at full-back and was given licence to roam against Finland at …

PLAYER RATINGS: Josko Gvardiol is becoming a key player for Pep Guardiola during the title run-in but who has grown into his role at Man City with incisive moments?
7 months, 1 week ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Josko Gvardiol is becoming a key player for Pep Guardiola during the title run-in but who has grown into his role at Man City with incisive moments?

Daily Mail  

Manchester City continued their ruthless march towards a record fourth-consecutive Premier League title as they brushed aside Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. Josko Gvardiol was the hero of the hour as defender bagged a brace to keep City in the hunt Phil Foden looked every inch a worthy honouree of the FWA Footballer of the Year award Victory …

Golden Foden outduels Jude in Real thriller
8 months, 1 week ago

Golden Foden outduels Jude in Real thriller

China Daily  

Phil Foden and Ruben Dias walk toward manager Pep Guardiola to celebrate after Foden netted Manchester City's second goal in Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Real Madrid. MADRID — Phil Foden won the battle between two of England's brightest stars to give Manchester City the upper hand after a thrilling Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid ended 3-3 at …

Golden Foden outduels Jude in Real thriller
8 months, 1 week ago

Golden Foden outduels Jude in Real thriller

China Daily  

Phil Foden and Ruben Dias walk toward manager Pep Guardiola to celebrate after Foden netted Manchester City's second goal in Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Real Madrid. MADRID — Phil Foden won the battle between two of England's brightest stars to give Manchester City the upper hand after a thrilling Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid ended 3-3 at …

'Get these clips to Gareth Southgate': Rio Ferdinand demands Phil Foden be played in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham at Euro 2024 - after his hat-trick heroics in Man City's 4-1 win
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Get these clips to Gareth Southgate': Rio Ferdinand demands Phil Foden be played in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham at Euro 2024 - after his hat-trick heroics in Man City's 4-1 win

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has urged Gareth Southgate to deploy Phil Foden as part of a midfield three for England at this summer's European Championship. Foden must play alongside Jude Bellingham, according to the former Manchester United defender, as the pair are operating at a 'different level' to their peers. Rio Ferdinand believes that Phil Foden should be deployed as part of …

Pep Guardiola makes surprise admission over Kalvin Phillips’ Man City future
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola makes surprise admission over Kalvin Phillips’ Man City future

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pep Guardiola has insisted that Kalvin Phillips could …

Guardiola not surprised by Foden’s return to form
1 year, 9 months ago

Guardiola not surprised by Foden’s return to form

The Hindu  

Phil Foden’s dip in form for Manchester City was only ever going to be temporary, manager Pep Guardiola said as he praised the winger for coming back from injury to find his magic touch once again. Foden recorded his fourth goal in three games in all competitions to help City to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United that kept the …

Pep Guardiola says there was 'no specific reason' for recalling Phil Foden for Man City vs Chelsea
1 year, 11 months ago

Pep Guardiola says there was 'no specific reason' for recalling Phil Foden for Man City vs Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has insisted there was no real reasoning behind his decision to recall Phil Foden back to Man City's starting line-up for the first time in six games to face Chelsea. Foden had started just one of City's last seven Premier League matches and his absence from Guardiola's starting line-ups began to raise eyebrows, given the England star was …

Man City: Phil Foden trains ahead of Chelsea clash after starting on the bench for last three games
1 year, 11 months ago

Man City: Phil Foden trains ahead of Chelsea clash after starting on the bench for last three games

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden cut a composed and focused figure during Manchester City's training session on Tuesday as he looks to force his way back in Pep Guardiola's starting plans. Foden, as well as Joao Cancelo, have not started any of City's three games since the World Cup finished, with the pair both being reduced to bit-part roles in the Carabao Cup …

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has ‘no worries’ over World Cup calls for England duo
2 years, 1 month ago

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has ‘no worries’ over World Cup calls for England duo

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola gave his “100 percent support” Friday to England manager Gareth Southgate naming Manchester City duo Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker in his World Cup squad. I am not worried at all.” Guardiola, speaking at a pre-match press conference, was coy over whether Erling Haaland would return to the starting XI for the Premier League champions’ clash against Brentford …

Pep Guardiola agrees with Jurgen Klopp over Todd Boehly's All-Star match idea
2 years, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola agrees with Jurgen Klopp over Todd Boehly's All-Star match idea

Daily Mail  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola echoed Jurgen Klopp’s feelings on the mooted Premier League All-Star match proposed by Todd Boehly. Pep Guardiola has come to the backing of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who had led the mockery over Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's idea of a north v south All-Star game Boehly floated the idea though it has not received a …

Match-winner Foden had nothing to prove, says Guardiola
2 years, 11 months ago

Match-winner Foden had nothing to prove, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Phil Foden got back in Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's good books in the best way possible with the winner at Brentford on Wednesday to put his side clear in the title race. The 21-year-old England international was left out of the last two games after he and Jack Grealish upset Guardiola with a night out on the town following …

Man City's Foden enjoying life on the wing as goals continue to flow
3 years, 2 months ago

Man City's Foden enjoying life on the wing as goals continue to flow

The Hindu  

Phil Foden appeared primed to be the heir to David Silva's central midfield throne at Manchester City when the Spaniard left the club last year, but the 21-year-old is excelling in an altogether different role for his side this season. Deployed in a wide forward position at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, Foden fired his second-ever top-flight double to …

Man City’s Phil Foden must not try to be Kevin De Bruyne, says Pep Guardiola
3 years, 11 months ago

Man City’s Phil Foden must not try to be Kevin De Bruyne, says Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola played down expectations …

Phil Foden 'increasingly frustrated at lack of game time'
3 years, 11 months ago

Phil Foden 'increasingly frustrated at lack of game time'

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden is said to be frustrated by a lack of playing time at Manchester City after yet again coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola's comments after the win over the Gunners have also heightened concerns that Foden is not yet trusted to play a key role in City's Premier League campaign, sources …

Phil Foden expected to make England debut against Iceland
4 years, 3 months ago

Phil Foden expected to make England debut against Iceland

The Telegraph  

Gareth Southgate has hinted that he is ready to hand Phil Foden his England debut against Iceland with his Manchester City team-mate Kyle Walker also in contention to make his first international appearance for over a year. England take on Iceland in the Nations League on Saturday and manager Southgate has made it clear that he feels 20-year-old midfielder Foden …

City's Guardiola full of admiration for special Bielsa
4 years, 5 months ago

City's Guardiola full of admiration for special Bielsa

The Hindu  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola never played under Marcelo Bielsa but credits the Leeds United coach as one of the most important influences on his own trophy-laden managerial career. They showed a lot of character to get promoted a year later and have been consistent,” Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City's trip to relegation-threatened Watford on Tuesday. He …

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