Guardiola reacts to Foden ‘broken hand’ claims after Man City’s nightmare defeat
It was a day to forget for Manchester City against Manchester United, and a reported injury to Phil Foden has seen Pep Guardiola respond off the back of his team’s defeat at Old Trafford
Pep Guardiola has denied claims Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden suffered a hand injury after falling awkwardly on it against Manchester United. Towards the end of the first half, the England international fell down and used his hand to break his fall.
However, it was an uncomfortable looking landing and when Guardiola’s side emerged for the second half, Foden was nowhere to be seen. He was taken off for summer signing Rayan Cherki.
After the match, speculation started doing the rounds suggesting he may have suffered a hand injury. This would have rubbed salt into a torrid afternoon which ended with United beating Guardiola’s side 2-0.
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When Foden went down the tunnel at half-time, he was accompanied by a member of City’s medical team. His arm could be seen propped up in a set position, suggesting they were trying to protect it.
The Telegraph have claimed there is a suspicion he has broken his hand, which would be terrible news for the Cityzens. It would also come at an awkward time for Foden, with the World Cup on the horizon and only six months to prove to England manager Thomas Tuchel he is the one who should be orchestrating England’s midfield.
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Foden has enjoyed an improved campaign compared to last season, helping himself to seven goals and two assists in 20 Premier League appearances. However, he is also competing for the No. 10 spot against Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze.
Foden was called up to the last international squad and contributed an assist in the 2-0 home victory over Serbia. The next international break will surely be crucial when it comes to informing Tuchel’s decision for this summer’s World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
England face Uruguay and Japan in international friendlies at Wembley Stadium at the end of March.
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