47 | Phil Foden - 2022/23

[eastmanc]

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.

30 minutes would be the sensible way to integrate he back into the team. I also think that half an hour would be the maximum for Phil after his operation.

 

[Kamaro011]

Phil will surely play as starter against Sheffield United if he fully fit enough.

 

[bobom]

Doesn't feel very likely to me that he will start if he's not had any minutes. I would have thought he'd be on the bench and come on early in the second half for someone who needs a breather before Wed.

 

[clarion]

Doesn't feel very likely to me that he will start if he's not had any minutes. I would have thought he'd be on the bench and come on early in the second half for someone who needs a breather before Wed.

You don’t come on early in the second half by Pep. If he is fit he will start. If not he won’t play.

 

[Haaland94]

Good to see him back, a nice run out for him, he seemed raring to go. Having said that, I wouldn't start him against Arsenal. He is not ready, not yet.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Some lovely little touches, looked very lively and eager to get back into things. I've no doubt his return will play a big part in the rest of our season.

 

[Keeper!]

Good to see him back, a nice run out for him, he seemed raring to go. Having said that, I wouldn't start him against Arsenal. He is not ready, not yet.

Agreed but he is going to be a huge fresh and willing asset when needed.

 

[mosssideblue]

That was one hell of an assist, well played

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Hope Phil starts against Fulham,we need him back fit and firing and back to form , no finer sight than Phil in full flow.

 

[kippax123]

So good to see Phil back. Hopefully he'll start against Fulham.

 

[TB369]

What was White's problem with Foden after the whistle?

 

[WNRH]

An assist tonight gives Phil 5 in total to go with 9 goals in the PL.

22/23, 25 games, 9 goals, 5 assists.
21/22, 28 games, 9 goals, 5 assists
20/21, 28 games, 9 goals, 5 assists

Fascinating that the records are identical.

 

[SebastianBlue]

What was White's problem with Foden after the whistle?

Foden did a few dribbles and flicks around him during the short time he was on and White was showing his arse.

My impression of White is that he is a dense twat.

 

[FantasyIreland]

What was White's problem with Foden after the whistle?

Fucking shithouse bully.

Brilliant to see Phil fuck him off though,and our Boys (Bernie first....) straight over and having his back.

 

[Keeper!]

What was White's problem with Foden after the whistle?

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

An assist tonight gives Phil 5 in total to go with 9 goals in the PL.

22/23, 25 games, 9 goals, 5 assists.
21/22, 28 games, 9 goals, 5 assists
20/21, 28 games, 9 goals, 5 assists

Fascinating that the records are identical.

Consistency but in some way it could also be seen as stagnation. He has to go all out and really push his limits next season.

 

[M16 citeh]

What was White's problem with Foden after the whistle?

He probably chipped a bit of his fake tan or hair gel out when he skinned him

 

[schfc6]

I have a feeling he’ll bag the winner in FA Cup final.. Don’t know why.

 

[Summerbuzz]

Sweet assist, really. The take, the tiny nudge flick. Oof. No wonder White was furious.

Phil could easily turn out to be the decisive player for us in the league and CL.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

What was White's problem with Foden after the whistle?

Probably has had a problem with Phil ever since this..