47 | Phil Foden - 2022/23

[Chak19]

The only time he decided to run at grandpa Azpilicueta he beat him and forced the foul which should've been a booking, apart from that he spent the entire game passing it backwards, I don't know if he was just following instructions or he simply doesn't have the confidence at the moment, hopefully this is just a bad stretch and he will regain his form because we need him at his best in this tough season.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Was very poor tonight :(

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

His game has become very safe, and a bit stagnant, he has wonderful technique and good pace, needs to start running at defenders much more. Only went at the fb once properly tonight, almost got in behind and won a free kick.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Dreadful performance. Other than Cancelo
He was the worst player on the pitch. Couldn’t seem to control simple passes and contributed nothing at all.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Rustier than a garden fence hinge

 

[Tugay One Cup]

His game has become very safe, and a bit stagnant, he has wonderful technique and good pace, needs to start running at defenders much more. Only went at the fb once properly tonight, almost got in behind and won a free kick.

Part of me wonders if he's trying to do what he thinks Pep wants. It doesn't justify him getting the basics wrong in performances like tonight but keeping things safe and simple for the sake of controlling possession is something which gets others in the team praise. The problem is that doing that nullifies pretty much all of his qualities on the ball.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

I wonder why Pep won't try him in midfield

Instead of who? He's not got the nous or physicality to do what a Gundogan or Bernardo can do.

 

[WallyA]

It's kind of hard to say, but I don't necessarily think its as simple as "Just play him in midfield or right wing".

He is making basic mistakes, and I think it's more of a mental issue than position. I still WANT him to play in midfield, but I don't believe this magically changes things for him.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Part of me wonders if he's trying to do what he thinks Pep wants. It doesn't justify him getting the basics wrong in performances like tonight but keeping things safe and simple for the sake of controlling possession is something which gets others in the team praise. The problem is that doing that nullifies pretty much all of his qualities on the ball.

I've been thinking the same mate, it's been the exact same with Jack at times, recycling possession seems to be the mantra for them both, for whatever reason. Although Jack seems to be taking the more direct approach recently, which is good to see.

 

[Cobra]

Won’t ever fulfil his potential stuck out on the left.