47 | Phil Foden - 2024/25

You need someone who can't get bullied off the ball and makes good decisions with it. Bernardo can fill in but not a whole season.

If you rely on Stones for a whole season.. he'll break down. Same for Gundo. And Kova needs someone alongside him.

Basically we need a platoon to do a patchwork job. The only exception is Foden.. has the presence, ball control, understands the system and excels in transition.. and Pep clearly trusts him!

And basically after Newcastle we have till Nov 23 to bed a system that will work for the season.. that's when the tough games come quickly.
 
Good to see him play the full game but he still looks a fair way from having match fitness. Lost the ball a few times in midfield and tracking back didn’t look to be an option.
 
Yeah, I hope he is back to his best soon as we will def need him to start firing for us. He still looks like he hasn't shaken off the Euros performances tbh. He still looks a little lost in what he's supposed to do compared to last season where he had a clear vision of what he wants to do with the ball before he even got it. His confidence is lacking and I hope he gets back soon! Hopefully everything is well at home outside of football because that could play a part into a player's performance and confidence.
 
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Largely anonymous tonight unfortunately but it's understandable considering how long he's been out. Hopefully the minutes have done him good and given him a boost to get up to his usual standards.
 
Why does he only ever seem to lay the ball of backwards these days?

He's at his best driving forward, dribbling with the ball to commit players.
 
EdersonsSmiley said:
Why does he only ever seem to lay the ball of backwards these days?

He's at his best driving forward, dribbling with the ball to commit players.
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There wasn't a lot of space out there, tbf. I thought he was aggressive in the second half.

I agree with others that he's not currently looking very motivated. Hopefully, he is just pacing himself for the season ahead. With the injuries we have, we desperately need him at or near his best.
 
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