Guardiola: Foden will explode as soon as he heals "Street passion"

First title shock

Confirm Pep GuardiolaThe manager of Manchester City has said that his player, Phil Foden, will burst his brilliance when he regains the joy of playing football.

Guardiola’s comments came amid a decline in Foden’s coaching options this season, as he has not featured in a league match for more than two months.

Although it’s only been two years since Foden was named the Premier League’s player of the year, Guardiola is confident the 25-year-old, who is close to signing a new contract at the Etihad Stadium, can return to his usual form.

He just needs to regain that spirit and the joy of being a football player,” said Guardiola.

Pep added: “It’s not like Foden has a contract or responsibilities that he likes to do or has to win that game. He needs to forget all that to get back to enjoying himself.”

The Spanish coach continued. “It’s just about the joy of playing football as if he were a young boy on the street, at school or at Manchester City’s academy. It’s about getting back to that feeling, and when that happens, it will explode and come back.

Manchester City can close the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points when they take on Brentford on Saturday.

Coach Mikel Arteta’s team, who will face West Ham on Sunday, are the most obvious candidates to win the title.

However, Guardiola insists the experience of the tournament will benefit the group next season, even if City finish second.

“City” coach said. “First time in the Premier League title race for Marc Guehi, Khosanov, Donnarumma and Antoine Semenho.”

He continued. “This is the first time we are fighting for the title. You know that feeling. The feeling that I can’t lose this game. And sometimes you may need time to experience it. But that’s what I said, we’re still here.”

Guardiola concluded. “The season has been more than good so far. So let’s win the next game and then we’ll see what happens in the future.”

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