#47 | Phil Foden - 2020/21 Performances

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Made no sense to take him off. He was one of the only players to attack and try something on the ball.

its hilarious now hearing other fans say he’s overrated and not good enough - after only two games..... can’t believe the reactionary shite some people come out with

 

[kunaguero10]

His substitution seemed predetermined and wasn’t related to the performances on the pitch - waistcoast seems to have his pecking order with the senior players either subbed last or untouchable, a la Sterling & Kane.

And don’t get me started on how those 2 holding midfielders have played every minute so far in what is a pretty average England team totally lacking creativity.

Christ we’ve been spoiled with the domestic football we’ve watched in the last few years.

 

[DruntBlunt]

Check how many games Phil has started since winning the U-17 World Cup Player of the Tournament. Soon after his England debut with 2 goals, Pep only started him 2 games out 7. Phil's brilliance is not due to Pep. Far from it.

Nicely played, rag. Subtle with a twist.

 

[super_city_si]

Wasted out right. Play him where mason is. Mason was invisible apart from one decemt shot.
he searches for the ball, he wants the ball. Hes one of those few players who gets you off your feet when he get It. He was head and shoulders the best player on the pitch

 

[super_city_si]

His substitution seemed predetermined and wasn’t related to the performances on the pitch - waistcoast seems to have his pecking order with the senior players either subbed last or untouchable, a la Sterling & Kane.

And don’t get me started on how those 2 holding midfielders have played every minute so far in what is a pretty average England team totally lacking creativity.

Christ we’ve been spoiled with the domestic football we’ve watched in the last few years.

Southgate practcially admitted not losing is first priority. Those two holding mids will never leave the field.

 

[kun]

He needs to play in midfield to get him more of the ball. England's midfield is limited and pedestrian. Drop one of Phillips or Rice and play Grealish on the left, Raz on the right.

 

[WallyA]

He needs to play in midfield to get him more of the ball. England's midfield is limited and pedestrian. Drop one of Phillips or Rice and play Grealish on the left, Raz on the right.

-------------------Kane
Grealish---Foden---Mount---Sterling


Is a pretty strong attacking line up that would be nice to see. If Kane continues to do absolutely nothing, then put Sancho in and play false 9 (with Grealish or Foden false 9).

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Check how many games Phil has started since winning the U-17 World Cup Player of the Tournament. Soon after his England debut with 2 goals, Pep only started him 2 games out 7. Phil's brilliance is not due to Pep. Far from it.

Of course Phil would be brilliant under any manager, he’s an incredible talent. But the idea that Pep is holding him back isn’t borne out by the facts. The further implication that it’s somehow Pep’s fault that Southgate isn’t get the best out of Foden is utterly risible

 

[FantasyIreland]

Fucking joke taking him off.The lad is capable of brilliance and he lights up a game,he was the only one who genuinely looked like he could open up their defence,and yet dickhead hauls him off.

Southgates fallguy,similar to what Pep does with Bernardo.

 

[SWP's back]

If anyone is ruining Phil, it's Pep not Gareth. Perpetually benching him, and not encouraging him to show his natural talent by insisting "don't give the ball away." But Phil will not be ruined ... he's too good.

Top class shit post.

 

[SWP's back]

Don't think he did better than Sterling personally,

You should have watched the game then.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

It's alarming how fast Foden has gone south under Southgate, so much so i see Phil scratching around at Southend next season.

 

[WallyA]

You should have watched the game then.

Unfortunately I did. Wasn't a good one...

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

What did he actually do?

I don't know what game people saw if they think that was a good Foden performance, he has had WAY better performances for City.

He didn't even create much this game, and failed to get on chances from Sterling (can say he was unlucky).

Seriously, go on r/soccer and you'll see so many fans say Foden was poor today, not that the game plan helped him of course, the whole team played poorly, nobody stood out.

If you think your going to get a neutral opinion on reddit soccer, you're in for a bad time.
It's mostly made up of American dippers

 

[hammocity]

Check how many games Phil has started since winning the U-17 World Cup Player of the Tournament. Soon after his England debut with 2 goals, Pep only started him 2 games out 7. Phil's brilliance is not due to Pep. Far from it.

You do know that Pep is a "Manager" and not someone who just picks the best 11 players for every game don't you". Its a squad game and the team played over 60 games last year, perhaps you would like him burnt out by his mid 20's by playing every game he is available

 

[Tugay One Cup]

It’s obvious at this point that Foden excels exclusively on the left

Well it's not obvious because it's total bollocks.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Fucking joke taking him off.The lad is capable of brilliance and he lights up a game,he was the only one who genuinely looked like he could open up their defence,and yet dickhead hauls him off.

Southgates fallguy,similar to what Pep does with Bernardo.

It wasn't just the removal of Phil which was ridiculous. It was the timing too. We'd just got up a head of steam and that change, with Sterling coming right, totally disrupted the limited rhythm we'd built.

That, combined with a team selection that seemed more designed to protect himself from criticism, means that I have big questions about Southgate now.

 

[FantasyIreland]

It wasn't just the removal of Phil which was ridiculous. It was the timing too. We'd just got up a head of steam and that change, with Sterling coming right, totally disrupted the limited rhythm we'd built.

That, combined with a team selection that seemed more designed to protect himself from criticism, means that I have big questions about Southgate now.

I've always had them,he'd rather not get beat than go for the win.A bottle job.

 

[andyhinch]

It wasn't just the removal of Phil which was ridiculous. It was the timing too. We'd just got up a head of steam and that change, with Sterling coming right, totally disrupted the limited rhythm we'd built.

That, combined with a team selection that seemed more designed to protect himself from criticism, means that I have big questions about Southgate now.

Now ????

 

[BuzLightyear]

You do know that Pep is a "Manager" and not someone who just picks the best 11 players for every game don't you". Its a squad game and the team played over 60 games last year, perhaps you would like him burnt out by his mid 20's by playing every game he is available

Involved in 41 league games in first 3 years out of a possible 114. For such a talent (U-17 WCup player of tournament) one in 3 isn't enough. He didn't start that many of them either. Hardly burn out. Pep didn't do that to Messi at same age. Last season, Phil was up to 28 out of 38 but not so many starting. Every time the media raved about Phil, Pep benched him. The guy is now 21. It's scandalous how under-used he has been. Pep's team selections recently have been bizarre, costing us 2 trophies and losing some credibility. Time that Pep learned to manage himself better.