An ankle injury has ruled one Manchester City player out of today’s friendly against Palermo | OneFootball

One player who was left out of the Manchester City travelling squad for their friendly against Palermo was Phil Foden. Eyebrows were raised when Foden wasn’t included in City’s squad. It has now been revealed by Pep Guardiola that the England international has picked up an ankle injury. It is hoped that Foden will be available to play in Manchester City’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux next weekend.

Phil Foden has sustained an ankle injury.

Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Palermo, Pep Guardiola revealed that Phil Foden has sustained an ankle injury.  When asked why Foden wasn’t included in Manchester City’s travelling squad for today’s match, he said: “Phil was doing good but he had a problem with a knock on his ankle that’s why as a precaution we did it.”

The Manchester City manager was hopeful that Foden could play next weekend against Wolves. Guardiola said when asked if Foden could play next weekend: “Phil, hopefully. It depends on the problem. But it’s a long week so hopefully.”

Manchester City will be hoping that Foden can play next weekend to kick-start his 25/26 season.

Phil Foden does loom as an important player for Manchester City next season. If he can return to his best after a tough 24/25 season he could hold the keys to City’s season. At his best Foden is one of the best players in the Premier League. The hope is that Foden can get back to that level as quickly as possible from a Manchester City point of view.

On the fitness front, it is hoped that Foden can play next weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A good performance against Wolves could kick-start Foden’s 25/26 season. But he will have to overcome the ankle injury he has sustained. That will be the focus of attention next week to see if Foden will be ready to play on the opening day of the 25/26 season.