#47 | Phil Foden - 2021/22 Performances

[Craig]

Had an off game last night,which surprised a lot of us,he'll be back.

He’s had plenty lately, Particularly as the false 9

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Had an off game last night,which surprised a lot of us,he'll be back.

He never really made an impression, and he's just the kind of player who could plot the downfall of a packed defence. I thought on more than one occasion last night just how sublime David Silva was - but then we had a goalscorer supreme who would feed off the 'reverse' pass to perfection.

 

[David Silva]

False 9 system is yielding great results for us as a side but it seems to have a negative impact on whoever is up top, be it foden, KDB or grealish.

 

[City_Sean]

Hes struggling big time at the moment. His touch is way off. He'll come good and I'm sure it's a blip, but wouldn't shock me if he's on the bench at weekend.

 

[meeesh]

He never really made an impression, and he's just the kind of player who could plot the downfall of a packed defence. I thought on more than one occasion last night just how sublime David Silva was - but then we had a goalscorer supreme who would feed off the 'reverse' pass to perfection.

We will get one this summer to fire some in I’m sure

 

[mancityscot]

We will get one this summer to fire some in I’m sure

The very thought engorges me

 

[Blu1]

The position he’s given does not suit him. Phil needs to be running at players. Playing up top he has no space but his work rate also seems to have dropped sadly but again probably his position.

pep knows best so Phil just needs to get on with it like Jesus did.

 

[hammersmithlad]

False 9 system is yielding great results for us as a side but it seems to have a negative impact on whoever is up top, be it foden, KDB or grealish.

This......I do feel for the player who gets assigned the false 9 position on game day, as invariably they become the sacrificial lamb to create time & space for others at the expense of their own individual performance.

Doesn't matter if you stick talented players such as KDB, Foden or Grealish they invariably struggle in this position.

Now that Delap is fit again, it would be interesting if Pep would consider putting him in the 9 position but I feel he believes the aforementioned 3 offer more in their overall game play & match strategy.

 

[Del_Bosque]

I think KDB is the best in the false 9 position tbh

get Foden out left

 

[Craig]

I think KDB is the best in the false 9 position tbh

get Foden out left

Yes with the added bonus Gundo comes back in and Bernado gets to play from the right of our 3 man midfield