47 | Phil Foden - 2025/26

[Ban-jani]

He looked chuffed which was great to see.

 

[freshie]

 

[shemnel]

two great assists, and it should be noted that after he set up Gvardiol for the header (still 1st half), about 5 seconds later the ball pinged about the box and came straight back to him high out of the air, where Phil simply cushioned it, faked a long shot and drilled it right to Bernie in the box who then had a curling attempt but high/wide.

He was on fire in the 1st half, best he's played in ..... 2+ years?

 

[Akira]

That's how it should be. Don't overthink it and just let his natural talent and instincts show through.


Superb performance. Two wonderful assists, could've even snagged a third. Love it.

 

[Hgblue2]

Great to see Foden enjoying himself on a football pitch again. His quality will always shine through if he can get back to playing with confidence.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

He looked back to his vest tonight, was he playing with stitches around the side of his waist at the end? Hope everything is okay health wise for the lad as we need him

He had his appendix out in 2023 the scar is from that

 

[blue_sonic176]

Finally a free flowing performance. If we had this version of Foden for a tad longer this season we’d be winning the league by a mile. Hope he keeps it going…thrilled for him!

 

[VOOMER]

That's how it should be. Don't overthink it and just let his natural talent and instincts show through.


Superb performance. Two wonderful assists, could've even snagged a third. Love it.

Hopefully he gets a break this summer

 

[Lost in space]

He had his appendix out in 2023 the scar is from that

Thanks I could not remember which side mine was on and I cannot see my scar for FOC gut

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Hopefully he gets a break this summer

Put himself in the window for a WC place with that performance last night. I don't know what's best for him in all honesty.

 

[blue_danube]

Put himself in the window for a WC place with that performance last night. I don't know what's best for him in all honesty.

I think Tommy will take him.

He clearly really likes him as a player and keeps picking him even when he wasn't getting a sniff here. I think Tuchel was willing him to find some form and confidence almost as much as us, which is why he was giving him opportunities he didn't really deserve.

I think a couple of good performances will be all it takes to give Tuchel a reason to take him. I get it. A Foden at his best is in the top few most talented English players. Tuchel isn't stupid and knows that. Tuchel is a winner and a confident manager, he'll fancy his chances of being the England manager that gets Phil to work in an England team.

 

[adrianr]

I think Tommy will take him.

He clearly really likes him as a player and keeps picking him even when he wasn't getting a sniff here. I think Tuchel was willing him to find some form and confidence almost as much as us, which is why he was giving him opportunities he didn't really deserve.

I think a couple of good performances will be all it takes to give Tuchel a reason to take him. I get it. A Foden at his best is in the top few most talented English players. Tuchel isn't stupid and knows that. Tuchel is a winner and a confident manager, he'll fancy his chances of being the England manager that gets Phil to work in an England team.

Bang on. He doesn't have time to play himself into a starting position, but if you're Tuchel and you're looking at your subs, needing a moment of something to turn a game or break a deadlock, knowing Foden is back on the up will be too tempting to turn down IMO.

 

[MeatnSpudsMCFC]

Thought it a bit odd he didn't feature at all yesterday. Genuinely thought he was nailed on to start.

 

[hilts]

Thought it a bit odd he didn't feature at all yesterday. Genuinely thought he was nailed on to start.

Would have been harsh on whoever you dropped him for as they would have contributed more to the season.

 

[alexmcity]

I think Tommy will take him.

I think Tuchel appreciates his qualities and that Foden doesn't act like a big star but is willing to help the team.

The question is at whose expense. Eze, Rogers, MGW. Palmer has been underwhelming, but the other 3 have a proper chance to make it.

 

[gingerprince]

Looked very sad and lonely at one point during the post match celebrations. Donnarumma saw it too and went over to him and lifted him onto his shoulders and someone else gave him the cup to take to the fans which put a big smile onto his face. Well Done Gigi

 

[super_city_si]

Surprised he didn’t get on yesterday but it was tight.

 

[blue ranger]

Was a bit surprised he didn't get on yesterday but i'm sure he doesn't want sympathy minutes either. His last 2 performances have been much better and maybe he gets a start at Bournemouth.

 

[hammersmithlad]

Was a bit surprised he didn't get on yesterday but i'm sure he doesn't want sympathy minutes either. His last 2 performances have been much better and maybe he gets a start at Bournemouth.

Think Pep would have brought him on if we were 2 or 3 up yesterday but since it was a tight game Pep doesn’t like to change the flow of the game unless it’s necessary.

 

[ashleycaulcott1]

Will him & Rodri stay?