Guardiola faces selection dilemmas
Foden’s last international appearance
Phil Foden, the skilled midfielder of Manchester City, made his last appearance with the English national team in March. His absence from the squad followed an injury that limited his playing time.
Current situation with national team
Though Foden is now healthy, national team coach Thomas Tuchel has not yet called him back to the squad. Pep Guardiola addressed this during a press conference, underscoring Tuchel’s deep understanding of Foden’s contributions.
Guardiola’s confidence in Foden
“If Foden maintains his current form, he is bound to secure another opportunity with England,” stated Guardiola, showcasing his confidence in the midfielder’s skills and future potential contributions to the national team.
Manchester City vs. Brentford preview
As City travels to west London, Guardiola faces several key lineup decisions. Though Rodri is returning from an injury, he might not complete the entire match. Savinho reenters the team after some rest, while Erling Haaland remains a standout player, contributing with 21 goals and assists across just 10 outings this season.
In defense, possible rotations include Matheus Nunes replacing John Stones. The starting lineup is set to feature Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Reijnders, Bobb, Foden, Savinho, and Haaland.