47 | Phil Foden - 2024/25

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

This lad seldom grasps an opportunity.
His chance to establish himself and be a leader - but hides and points. Just like he is with England. Happy to coast with the odd bit of rare quality to fool people.
Of all the under-performers, he's the most infuriating.

What was he doing last season then. Best player in the league alongside Rodri. Does that sound like a player who doesn’t grab an opportunity?

 

[David White]

Glad he’s back, hoping he can stay fit and well and start smiling again. He’s been miles off it this season but he has the talent to get through it.

We need to count on players like him so once he’s fit again he has to perform.

 

[Pedestrian]

Stepping up could save the season. He’s proved he’s at the level.

 

[Bluewars II]

He scored Keys goals yea, I should have been more specific, I was referring to controlling the midfield, dictating the pace, dominating centrally, that was Rodri, Phil is more of a final third/finisher, for me that's not what carrying a team is.

 

[RayCTID]

Stepping up could save the season. He’s proved he’s at the level.

I think he is mentally done for this season. It does happen even to the greatest.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

What was he doing last season then. Best player in the league alongside Rodri. Does that sound like a player who doesn’t grab an opportunity?

OK OK I'll rephrase.
He seldom has a good game unless surrounded by quality. Not the kind of player to dictate a game himself and shirks/goes missing when needed to.

 

[argyle]

I’d argue he won us the league last season. When’s saka done that?

What is it with these ridiculously over the top reactions. Flash in the pan! Come off it

This site is full of mardarses writing over the top comments and throwing insults at all players, the manager, the club.

It's getting out of hand.

 

[argyle]

Shambolic season for him, not the only though.

He's been injured and unwell.

It's only half a season so far.

 

[mexico1970]

This site is full of mardarses throwing insults at all players, the manager, the club.

It's getting out of hand.

Some of the comments are well...slightly raggish.

 

[Crooked_rain]

Remember when blues said that he was better than Saka?

The fact is, he hasn't kicked on at all this season, and last season looks like a flash in the pan.

Currently playing for us as he does for England.

Another one who ducked out of a 50/50 with Mainoo in the first half.

He's more talented than Saka and has a higher ceiling. Both at their very best, Phil is better.

Saka seems the more consistent of the two. Seems to be pretty steady over a few seasons now. One could certainly make a valid argument that they'd much prefer to take a consistent player over a more gifted but seemingly inconsistent player.

He's gone from getting the ball and dictating games to playing hot potato with the ball within about 6 months