Manchester City need two players back and firing against Manchester United | OneFootball

So far this season, Phil Foden and Savinho have barely played for Manchester City. Savinho has missed City’s first three games of the season due to injury. Phil Foden has only played 15 minutes off the bench during Manchester City’s 2-nil defeat to Tottenham. As Manchester City prepare for Sunday’s derby against Manchester United, they will be without several attacking players. Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki will miss Sunday’s derby at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola will be hoping to have Foden and Savinho fit and firing as they bid to return to winning ways in a crucial match.

Phil Foden and Savinho loom as crucial players for Manchester City when they return to action this weekend.

Pep Guardiola will be hoping to have Savinho and Phil Foden back from injury this weekend. The pair have been on the sidelines since the 25/26 season began. At their best, they are important players for Manchester City. With Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush unavailable due to injury, their importance has grown.

At his best, Phil Foden is one of the best players in the Premier League. His resume validates this statement. As Manchester City enter a new era, Foden is entering the prime years of his career. He figures to be an important player in Manchester City’s future. The England international endured a tough 24/25 season as injury and the mental toll of football caught up to him. So far this season, niggling injuries have not allowed Foden to get on the pitch. The hope is that after two weeks off, Foden is over his injury issues. His team needs him fully fit and at his best. Sunday’s Manchester derby could be where we see Foden return. He has dominated games against City’s arch-rivals in the past. If he is over his injury issues, he can hopefully do the same at the Etihad.

Savinho had a strong debut season for Manchester City. He also had his moments at the FIFA Club World Cup. As the 25/26 season began, it was thought that Savinho would kick on as a player. But a niggling injury and a transfer saga involving Tottenham have seen Savinho miss Manchester City’s first three matches of the season.

With Manchester City’s attacking options now stretched, they need Savinho’s creativity and pace on the wing. Whether that is on the right or left wing. The Brazilian international can play in either position, so if he is fit and ready to go, he could slot in on the left on Sunday. If his fitness issues are behind him, he could have a pivotal role to play against Manchester United in the derby and in a crucial Premier League fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Summary.

With their attacking options stretched, Manchester City will be hoping to have Phil Foden and Savinho fit for the clash with Manchester United. Both players are crucial players for Pep Guardiola’s side and will be needed on Sunday and as the fixtures come thick and fast for City.