‘I’m getting back to my best’, says City’s Foden

Phil Foden, the Manchester City midfielder, expressed his desire to return to his peak form with the PFA and Premier League Player of the Season awards in 2024 behind him. Speaking about his recent performances, Foden acknowledged that consistency, staying regular in his appearances, maintaining a positive attitude, and being in the right positions to score are crucial ingredients to reaching his best.

After a series of disappointing performances that led to his omission from the 2026 World Cup squad, Foden is seeing improvement in his recent form. He emphasized the confidence boost he receives from being involved in goals and the sense of rhythm and groove that comes with regular play.

Foden also reflected on his transition from Pep Guardiola to his new coach, Enzo Maresca. He mentioned that his past experience working with Maresca at the youth level helped him adapt more easily. However, Foden admitted that he is competing for a starting position with Rayan Cherki and stated that he is happy with Maresca's positive feedback about his progress.