47 | Phil Foden - 2022/23

[Craig]

We could pick out single mistakes for every single professional footballer. The fact is, mostly when he is given the ball he is surrounded by players or has his back to goal 30-40 yards out.

The amount of times he has been played the ball that puts him in a good position in which to attack has been sparing.

Disagree. He’s been one on one with fullbacks at times pretty much every game

 

[Manc in London]

Disagree. He’s been one on one with fullbacks at times pretty much every game

With someone helping out should he lose the ball and with an option to do something with the ball if he gets in to space? Infrequently and not enough, in my opinion.

 

[WallyA]

I think he needs to be competing with Julian and Haaland in the forward spots rather than putting him on the wing.

When there is space behind and we played more with transitions, then I think his threat of crossing was more useful, but he doesn't really do it anymore, lacking confidence or no space.

The inverted wingers lately seems to be the go to, but Grealish and Mahrez are on fire and not really injury prone.

Drop KdB deeper, and let Foden focus on goals like last year in the false 9, similar to Haaland and Alvarez.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Bit of a crossroads/wake up call for our Phil.

To me he just looks like he has stagnated or even regressed a tad.

He is entering that stage of his career where he needs to be laying down his marker consistently and regularly,he is still the academy poster boy and he needs to live up to that billing.

I think putting a few pounds of muscle on will do him no harm,as currently he gets thrown around like a rag doll and his efforts to win 50/50's are cringeworthy.

He's Blue to the core,he'll soon be back on track.

 

[applejuice]

I think he needs to be competing with Julian and Haaland in the forward spots rather than putting him on the wing.

When there is space behind and we played more with transitions, then I think his threat of crossing was more useful, but he doesn't really do it anymore, lacking confidence or no space.

The inverted wingers lately seems to be the go to, but Grealish and Mahrez are on fire and not really injury prone.

Drop KdB deeper, and let Foden focus on goals like last year in the false 9, similar to Haaland and Alvarez.

Grealish and Mahrez cannot play 2 games a week.

 

[WallyA]

Grealish and Mahrez cannot play 2 games a week.

Normally Id agree with you.

But I think they can.

 

[SamTheGuru]

Normally Id agree with you.

But I think they can.

Both Grealish and Mahrez are entering form so need to be playing every game possible.

 

[freshie]

Something is definitely wrong here

 

[HaalandEffect]

Was thinking he will start but no, having same problems like Sancho had?

 

[Lauz9888]

I hope he's okay.

"Not fully fit" covers a whole range of possibilities. Hopefully just a minor knock or something not feeling quite right and he'll soon be back with us.

 

[eastmanc]

Was thinking he will start but no, having same problems like Sancho had?

Is that fact or rumour.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Some nasty rumours about Phil being started by our own fans , really quite disgusting , the official line is he has a knock and is unfit to play , i will got with that , unless he has been seen clubbing with Mason Greenwood.

 

[kaz7]

Was thinking he will start but no, having same problems like Sancho had?

Nothing like sancho , stop stirring the pot

 

[iTyler]

Bit of a crossroads/wake up call for our Phil.

To me he just looks like he has stagnated or even regressed a tad.

He is entering that stage of his career where he needs to be laying down his marker consistently and regularly,he is still the academy poster boy and he needs to live up to that billing.

I think putting a few pounds of muscle on will do him no harm,as currently he gets thrown around like a rag doll and his efforts to win 50/50's are cringeworthy.

He's Blue to the core,he'll soon be back on track.

He needs to be played in one position and given a run of games, nothing to do with putting pounds on. He's been messed around something rotten by Guardiola and is why he's not stagnating somewhat. Just because he's capable of playing in a few position doesn't mean he has to be turned into some sort of utility player. He's far too talented for that.

 

[HaalandEffect]

Is that fact or rumour.

Possibilites are endless

 

[FantasyIreland]

He needs to be played in one position and given a run of games, nothing to do with putting pounds on. He's been messed around something rotten by Guardiola and is why he's not stagnating somewhat. Just because he's capable of playing in a few position doesn't mean he has to be turned into some sort of utility player. He's far too talented for that.

Yes,i agree,as i have stated in other comments on this and other threads.

He also needs to learn how to retain the ball,be stronger in the challenge,and be more aggressive.....so,if that doesnt involve putting a bit more size on,whats the answer?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Possibilites are endless

Maybe your too far way to here the jungle drums in Manchester , but if you here Erland has agreed a contract to sign for Real Madrid in 2040 , you are welcome to get the rumour mill in full swing

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Nothing like sancho , stop stirring the pot

How do you know ? Do you know him ?

 

[iTyler]

Yes,i agree,as i have stated in other comments on this and other threads.

He also needs to learn how to retain the ball,be stronger in the challenge,and be more aggressive.....so,if that doesnt involve putting a bit more size on,whats the answer?

My point is, putting on a bit of weight to help with this or that isn't going to amount to much if anything if Guardiola keeps using him how he has been doing for a while now. IF Foden is given a run of games in his best position and doesn't produce what we expect, it's only then that he should start to be questioned.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I recon around 75 to 80% of player rumours are COMPLETE bullshit, and the rest are varying degrees of truth.

I'll go with the official line from the club in Phil's case.