After England manager Thomas Tuchel questioned Foden’s place in the World Cup squad, Guardiola emphasised the player’s resilience. He described the current slump as a normal blip in a long career, noting Foden’s achievements of six Premier League titles and his key role alongside Erling Haaland.
Guardiola added that the young midfielder will “click and be back” before the next season’s fixtures, stressing that his talent and experience will drive a swift recovery.