47 | Phil Foden - 2022/23

[Withnail]

Brilliant news, possibly bench tomorrow and start on Saturday.

 

[domalino]

I mean he was never the biggest but looks like hes lost about a stone or so. I imagine he'll have a bit of muscle to build back up.

Surely they would have had him doing weights and low impact stuff within days of the op? I'd be surprised if he's lost much weight/fitness, unless he was still really ill after the surgery.

My first thought when I saw the images was that he looked like he’d lost a lot of weight.

As a general rule though, the quicker you lose it the quicker you can put it back on.

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

Welcome back Phil. Well done with the quick recuperation. Hopefully get you on the bench for Saturday for a 30 minute run out.

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

Is needed desperately on the right wing. So much better than Mahrez

I think they are both class player's. Foden has more energy and Mahrez like Foden is very skilfull. 2 great assets on the wings.

 

[Bluethemaway]

A fully fit Foden for the run in is a real bonus.

 

[There is a Light]

I feel for Phil a bit - every time he seems to build up a bit of form he has a setback of some sort, be it injury, illness, his international manager etc, which takes time to come back from. One day he’ll get a run without interruption and we’ll see exactly what he’s capable of.

Great news he’s back though.

 

[Legal Alien]

Great news for us and another top player for everyone else to worry about.

 

[Cityfan]

How long can you start running after an operation like that? May take a while to build match fitness back up if it’s zero movement whilst you recuperate.

The surgery itself is generally fairly minor and easy to recover from.The unknown is the appendicitis that can be quite severe, a significant septic inflammatory response can be quite debilitating.

 

[super_city_si]

Brilliant to have Phil back. Dont expect to see him tomorrow but hope he gets some minutes off the bench Saturday.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I feel like his illness may have done us some good. We will have a rested top class player coming into the team at the business end of the season.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Surprised he is available so soon , he is a naturally fit lad so he will be back ripping up the opposition in no time , brilliant news

 

[buckshot]

I'd love to see him get a run out in the semi but I'd be shocked if Pep uses him against Arsenal unless there is an emergency. The way they're clicking right now I can't see disturbing the balance they have right now for the big matches.

 

[eastmanc]

My first thought when I saw the images was that he looked like he’d lost a lot of weight.

As a general rule though, the quicker you lose it the quicker you can put it back on.

I will be honest he looked no different to me.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I will be honest he looked no different to me.

Agreed,it will have been a few pounds if anything and,with a few good meals and gym sessions behind him,that will probably be back on by now.

Really hoping he is ready for tomorrow,he is very much needed.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Very much hoping he starts and is good to go tomorrow. Him and Mahrez could have a field day, and give Bernie and Grealish a breather before Wednesday

 

[M16 citeh]

I will be honest he looked no different to me.

Mate he looks as skinny as he did when he first broke through!

 

[supercity88]

I wouldn't start him tomorrow, but I'd be looking to give him a good 30 minutes so he's available to start against Arsenal, even if he's then subbed off early. A huge boost having him back. His energy levels at both ends of the pitch make such a difference, as does his movement. Gundogan wasn't particularly influential in either game against Bayern so having Phil back gives us the option to stick Bernie central alongside De Bruyne and have Foden wide right. Also means Grealish can have a bit of a rest without us losing as much quality. Good problems to have at this stage of the season.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Agreed,it will have been a few pounds if anything and,with a few good meals and gym sessions behind him,that will probably be back on by now.

Really hoping he is ready for tomorrow,he is very much needed.

Would be irresponsible to risk him in tomorrow's game.

 

[Scottyboi]

This seasons chance of success depends on players like Foden coming back in when needed and getting us over the line. Hope he gets up to speed soon.

 

[eastmanc]

Mate he looks as skinny as he did when he first broke through!

He's always looked like that