A key player for Manchester City is raring to go for today’s derby | OneFootball

So far this season, Phil Foden has only played 15 minutes. His only appearance of the young season came during the latter stages of Manchester City’s disappointing 2-nil defeat to Tottenham last month. Foden has suffered two frustrating niggling injuries to begin the 25/26 campaign. Ahead of today’s Manchester derby, Pep Guardiola has declared that Phil Foden is fit and raring to go for today’s clash with Manchester United. If Foden is fit, he could have a key role to play today at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola has declared that Phil Foden is raring to go ahead of today’s derby.

Speaking during the embargoed section of his pre-game press conference ahead of today’s meeting with Manchester United, Pep Guardiola was asked if Phil Foden was fit and available for today’s match. Guardiola revealed that Foden was ready to play, and that he has been missed so far this season. When asked about Foden’s availability for today’s match, Pep Guardiola said: “Yeah. (he’s ready). He’s the first in [training] and desperate to feel happy, the joy in every training session.”

“One of the reasons we struggled [is that] we missed him a lot in the final third and his work ethic.”

“We had a glimpse of coming back[this season] and then he gets a kick.”

“10 days on and then another knock. We have to go day by day. He has to try anyway.”

Manchester City need Phil Foden fit and firing for today’s match and what lies ahead this season.

Phil Foden has a key role to play for Manchester City this season. Now that Kevin De Bruyne has left the club, the time is now for Foden to become a leader for his team. At 25 years of age, Foden is entering the prime years of his career. Pep Guardiola’s side needs him back to his best to return to the top of English and European football. Although Foden had a disappointing 24/25 season, at his best, he is one of the best attacking midfielders in world football. Manchester City need him to return to that level this season. If he can begin that process today against Manchester United, it would help City begin to turn the corner.

Phil Foden has been a match-winner against United in the past. He usually saves his best for the visits of Manchester City’s arch-rivals to the Etihad. If he can do it again today, it could prove pivotal to today’s result. If Foden fires, Pep Guardiola’s side may have too much for Ruben Amorim’s side. It is hoped that if Foden starts his first game of the new season, he can bring his best when his team needs it on the big stage.

Pep Guardiola has declared that Phil Foden is fit and ready to go for today’s clash with Manchester United. That is great news for Manchester City. Now it remains to be seen if Foden starts at the Etihad and can bring his best form in a match that his team will be desperate to win.