I told you I agree with all that. He needs to be better in many regards.Grealish was vital 2 years ago, now he isn't. Whether Foden will be in the team depends on his form.
He fell off a cliff after the end of last season and came to life in January, scoring goals without really shining. Let's hope he gets better. Currently, he's on 7 league goals, level with players like Iwobi. That would be fine if he was doing much more than scoring goals, say like prime David or Bernardo. But he isn't. He's currently like a forward who contributes little when he doesn't score. Let's be honest, much more is expected from him, because he has the talent to both score and create, to torment defences.
I told you I agree with all that. He needs to be better in many regards.
None of that refutes the central premise once again.
Foden is not gonna struggle to get in the team any time soon.
He gets goals, so Pep will start him in the big games like Madrid. You can say 7 league goals like its a negative, but that still puts him 2nd on our squad, nobody else is scoring but Haaland.
Its not my opinion, you seem to think it is, im just stating a fact.
CorrectFoden wouldn’t struggle to get in any team if he played at the level of his talent, which is extraordinary. I'm on record saying he's my favourite player style wise.
My point was that if he plays at his current level, which includes scoring goals but also being anonymous in some games (PSG, Brugge and Arsenal recently) he might start on the bench some big games next season, as the competition for places is likely to be more serious, with a new star (say, Wirtz) and 2-3 from Savinho, Doku, Marmoush, Bobb flourishing.
I hope Foden can shine in a midfield 3 with Rodri and Nico, playing behind Haaland with Savinho/Marmoush and Doku/Bobb on the wings.
"Foden is not gonna struggle to get in the team any time soon."I told you I agree with all that. He needs to be better in many regards.
None of that refutes the central premise once again.
Foden is not gonna struggle to get in the team any time soon.
He gets goals, so Pep will start him in the big games like Madrid. You can say 7 league goals like its a negative, but that still puts him 2nd on our squad, nobody else is scoring but Haaland.
Its not my opinion, you seem to think it is, im just stating a fact.
I was more talking about this season, not next. Also, doubt we bring in any players like that."Foden is not gonna struggle to get in the team any time soon."
Marmoush, and the possibility of Wirtz, Musiala or Rodrygo may differ.
Foden like the rest of the established players will have huge new hungry players competing from next season, he will have to raise his levels and at the end of the day that's good for the team and that's what matters .
The last few weeks he is looking way better than early season but he still has a long way to go, he has to make games his far more and for me be working far harder.I was more talking about this season, not next. Also, doubt we bring in any players like that.
But if he continues to get goals or assists, even with his overall play lacking, do you think Pep benches him?
I dont think so personally.
I thought he was decent todayMahmoush deserves to start over Phil. He looks totally lost
I thought it was just me.I thought he was actually decent.
That guy is constantly berating Phil, no matter how well he plays.I thought he was decent today
Solid off the ball? He was doing his usual (for this season) jogging routine in the first half.I find the criticism bizarre. I thought he made great decisions on the ball all night and was solid off of the ball.
Relative to Phil's standard off the ball, I thought he was solid.Solid off the ball? He was doing his usual (for this season) jogging routine in the first half.