Phil Foden has not scored in two months

Phil Foden, a player for Manchester City, has not scored in two months, leading to criticism from the new England manager, Thomas Tuchel. Some fans believe he is underperforming, especially after England's recent win against Albania where Tuchel pointed out the lack of impact from the wingers, including Foden. Tuchel's comments on Foden focused on the need for more aggressive runs and dribbling. He acknowledged that Foden might not be in his best form, suggesting he requires closer connections with other players on the field. Foden himself has expressed feeling burned out after a demanding previous season, where he played a crucial role in England reaching the Euro 2024 final. Despite struggles this season, Foden has contributed 10 goals and six assists across 38 games. However, most of these contributions came earlier in the season. Recently, he has played every match but has struggled to last the full 90 minutes in many of them. Questions have been raised about whether he needs rest or a different role on the team. Both Tuchel and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola seem committed to giving Foden opportunities to find his form. They recognize his talent and potential. Similar situations have occurred with other players who took time to adjust and then thrived. For now, Foden’s performances may be scrutinized, but he remains focused on support from his coaches to regain his best play.