Foden 'will click' says boss

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·3 April 2026

Foden 'will click' says boss

Pep Guardiola says he has no doubts Phil Foden will return to his best levels before long.

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The City playmaker appeared for England in the games against Uruguay and Japan during the international break.

And while his goals and assists haven’t been at their highest level, the boss says he has no concerns about Foden or his ability to rediscover the sort of form that saw him voted the Premier League Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the year in 2024.

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This season alone, he’s scored 10 goals in 41 appearances and Guardiola says every player experiences highs and lows during their careers.

“He’s 25, he’s won six PLs and a lot of things,” said Pep.

“The contribution is incredible. It’s a normal process in a long, long career. It’s a normal situation.

“He will click and be back.”

The boss was also asked about the news that Mohamed Salah will call time on his illustrious Liverpool career at the end of this season.

The Egyptian, if selected, will make his final Etihad appearance in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final and Guardiola, when asked at his Good Friday press conference about Salah’s legacy replied: “[He is] one of the greatest. The numbers, consistency…

“What a player and an incredible human being. Goals, assists. Absolute legend for Liverpool and the Premier League for all he has done.

“It’s a good moment to say goodbye to him and he deserves incredible recognition for what he has given to the world of football especially in this country.”