Getty Images SportWhat's happened to Phil Foden? Pep Guardiola issues 'I'm desperate' plea for Man City hero to find form again
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GettyPhil Foden: From a boy to a man
With Kevin De Bruyne having departed and long-term stalwarts such as Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva coming towards the end of their City careers, Foden has been left as one of Guardiola's chief creative outlets and most important attacking players.
Having played for the club since the age of four, Foden came through as a boy learning from the likes of De Bruyne and David Silva. As he heads towards his prime years, Guardiola knows it is time for Foden to step up with "hunger" to become the man.
Getty An important season could be ahead
Foden is believed to be in contention to return in Sunday's Manchester derby, which kicks off at 16:30 BST at the Etihad. He made a brief cameo off the bench against Tottenham Hotspur but has otherwise not featured since scoring three goals in the Club World Cup over the summer. This could prove to be an important season in Foden's career as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2024/25.
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