- Alan Brazil believes Phil Foden should leave Manchester City if not guaranteed first-team football.
- Foden has struggled with injuries, form, and off-field issues since a stellar 2023/24 season.
- Players like Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers are ahead of him in the pecking order.
- Experts argue he needs to regain his form quickly to secure a World Cup spot and reclaim his place at City.
- Foden’s talent remains evident, and injuries to teammates could offer a route back into the starting XI.
TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil has called on Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to let Phil Foden leave the club if he is not guaranteed a starting spot upon returning from injury. The England international has struggled with fitness and form since his stellar 2023/24 season, where he netted 19 Premier League goals and provided eight assists.
Foden has missed several matches due to injury and off-field issues, with players like Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers now ahead in the pecking order. Brazil stressed that Foden remains a superior talent and should not be sidelined at City, warning that keeping him out of the lineup could hinder his chances of regaining top form and securing a World Cup spot.
Meanwhile, fellow pundit Gabby Agbonlahor urged Foden to quickly reclaim his starting position once fit, emphasizing that injuries to teammates could present an opportunity for the 25-year-old to re-establish himself in Guardiola’s squad. Despite recent setbacks, Foden’s talent and past performances suggest he still has a key role to play for both club and country.
