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Only 1 substitute in 3 rounds!

10:57pm, 5 September 2025【Football】

Manchester City started the season very badly. After the first three rounds of England surpassed the Wolves, they failed in the other two rounds of the Premier League, except for defeating Wolves 4-0 in the first round. In 3 rounds of games, Manchester City won 1 win and 2 losses, scored 5 goals, conceded 4 goals, and accumulated 3 points. Currently, it is only ranked 13th in the Premier League, and it is almost becoming a Premier League relegation team.

Manchester City was in such a sluggish state from the beginning of the new season, and coach Guardiola was naturally in a crisis of trust. Now, Guardiola has aroused doubts from the outside world from tactical playing style to ranking and arrangement. Especially the practice of neglecting Manchester City's former prince Foden is even more difficult to understand.

data shows that after the first three Premier League rounds, Foden only got one chance to play, and he was a substitute in garbage time. It can be seen that in Guardiola's tactical system today, this formerly enviable prince of Manchester City has gradually become a spectator or decoration. Why should Foden be neglected? The media explained that it was in poor condition and even said that it was some injuries. But perhaps only Guardiola himself knows why he really neglected Foden. In short, Foden has gradually become an "outlaw" who is unwilling to the Premier League since the former pride of Manchester City.

Fourden plays as a midfielder. A few seasons ago, he was the number one proud disciple in Guardiola's eyes. With his superb footwork skills, extraordinary overall game view and strong reading and game ability, Foden was once hailed by fans as the midfield master of England in the future. At its peak, Foden's transfer value was once more than 100 million euros, and it was the key goal that major European giants were pursuing.

In addition, Foden has performed amazingly on all fronts before Manchester City, especially in previous Premier League stadiums, Foden is an indispensable and important player in Manchester City's frontcourt, winning countless championship trophys for Manchester City. It is worth mentioning that in the England national team, Foden is also a very important midfielder. With his agile running position and superb passes, he can always inject a steady stream of creativity into the England team's frontcourt offense.

However, Foden is only 25 years old now, and is still at the golden age of his career, but he has gradually become a spectator of Manchester City. Guardiola is not even willing to give him regular appearance opportunities. Foden can only endure the years on the bench in most cases. Such a huge life gap makes people sigh for Fuden. Manchester City urgently needs to adjust its state. Will Guardiola re-examine the use of Foden and let this former core regain its form? Let's wait and see.

source:7m vn1