Manchester City are facing a growing unease within their ranks as players have expressed private worries about Phil Foden's alarming dip in form during the 2024-25 season.
After England's 2-0 victory over Albania, manager Thomas Tuchel addressed the performances of Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden, acknowledging their contributions but also pointing out that they were not as influential as usual.
Phil Foden has revealed the mental toll burnout took on him after an exhausting season, where he played 65 matches across 12 months.
Manchester City put on a masterclass performance, thrashing Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road in the Premier League on Sunday.
Phil Foden has voiced his support for manager Pep Guardiola despite Manchester City's stuttering form, which continued with a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the Manchester derby.
Phil Foden feels more optimistic about his season after returning to form in Manchester City's convincing win over Slovan Bratislava.