PHILADELPHIA — With Manchester City taking the pitch against Wydad in the Club World Cup, it took a few minutes for things to sink in that Kevin De Bruyne is no longer with the club after his move to Napoli. Luckily, it also took just a few minutes for Phil Foden to find the back of the net, showing why City could be in good hands despite the Belgian’s departure.
Scoring a goal and assisting another in City’s 2-0 victory over Wydad, Foden started things off on a strong note and was able to score his first goal for the club since January. Unlike some players in the tournament, Foden has had some time to rest after not going on international duty with England during the June window, and that could pay off for Foden coming into the new season as his role figures to increase.
“[Getting the win] is really important for our confidence. Last season wasn’t the best for me, so I’m happy today that I managed to score, get an assist, and help the team win,” Foden said.
While Foden may still be young in years at 25, he has now completed eight seasons with the senior team. Now also a father, Foden is rounding into his prime at City, and even with the signing of Rayan Cherki to bolster the midfield, Foden will be one of the players that City look to in order to pace the attack. Not being on international duty meant a break, which for him was a way to deal with growing demands as the fixture list gets longer by the day.
“It’s important for me to get some downtime. It didn’t last very long, but yeah, I enjoyed it. It was about 2-3 weeks that I had off, and I just rested and got my mind right for this season,” Foden said. “Just trying to work hard in training and get back to my best.”
It shows how high City’s standards are that a season with 10 goals and five assists in all competitions is something that would be viewed as Foden not being at his best, but after being recognized as one of the best players in the Premier League, plenty is expected of Foden and that will only grow without De Bruyne.
Being in the Club World Cup will help City work in new signings like Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nori, and Tijjani Reijnders ahead of the new season. All three will have pivotal roles in City’s team if they’re going to reclaim the Premier League crown. The Club World Cup gives City meaningful games to find roles for those players with a trophy on the line before they get into a full league season.
It’s a scenario where for new signings, this tournament can have an advantage over a standard preseason since teams have home training bases and are able to better adjust to the pace while also not hopping between multiple countries. Cherki and Reijnders were able to make their debuts facing Wydad and while there’s room to grow, it was a positive start.
Along with a refreshed Foden, this City squad can use the Club World Cup to put what was a tough season behind them to emerge on the other side ready to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League. They may not have much to prove, having won everything that there is to win under Guardiola, but after a shakeup, City hope to be once again become a blue machine on the pitch, and they’ll need Foden to be able to accomplish that.
How to watch the Club World Cup on DAZN
All matches will be airing for free on the DAZN app. From the group stage through the final, the games will stream around the world with no cost to access it. Click here to watch DAZN for free.
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Kvitová definitivně ukončí po US Open kariéru
Online magazín deníku Právo & Seznam.czCopyright © 1996–2025, Seznam.cz, a.s., Borgis, a.s., ČTK, DPA, Reuters, fotobanka Profimedia.Publikování nebo další šíření obsahu serveru Sport.cz je bez písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis, a.s. zakázáno. RSS kanály serveru Sport.cz jsou určeny pouze pro osobní užití. Jakékoli kopírování, šíření nebo využívání obsahu RSS kanálů serveru Sport.cz bez předchozího písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis a.s. není dovoleno. Dodavatelem obsahu serveru Sport.cz a osobou vykonávající redakční odpovědnost je společnost BORGIS a.s. Šiřitelem reklamy na serveru Sport.cz je společnost Seznam.cz, a.s., IČO 26168685.
Kvitová definitivně ukončí po US Open kariéru
Online magazín deníku Právo & Seznam.czCopyright © 1996–2025, Seznam.cz, a.s., Borgis, a.s., ČTK, DPA, Reuters, fotobanka Profimedia.Publikování nebo další šíření obsahu serveru Sport.cz je bez písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis, a.s. zakázáno. RSS kanály serveru Sport.cz jsou určeny pouze pro osobní užití. Jakékoli kopírování, šíření nebo využívání obsahu RSS kanálů serveru Sport.cz bez předchozího písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis a.s. není dovoleno. Dodavatelem obsahu serveru Sport.cz a osobou vykonávající redakční odpovědnost je společnost BORGIS a.s. Šiřitelem reklamy na serveru Sport.cz je společnost Seznam.cz, a.s., IČO 26168685.
Mascherano, do Inter Miami, destaca força de Palmeiras e Flamengo no Mundial de Clubes: “Resultados convidam a sonhar”
O técnico do Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, falou sobre o desempenho dos times sul-americanos, na primeira rodada do Mundial de Clubes (foto: Alex Grimm/Getty Imagens) Treinador também destacou a estreia do Fluminense no torneio, no empate por 0 a 0 com o Borussia Dortmund. “Fez uma grande partida”, disse O futebol nacional não perdeu na primeira rodada do Mundial de Clubes 2025. O retrospecto é formado por duas vitórias e dois empates. Flamengo e Botafogo derrotaram Espérance e Seattle Sounders respectivamente. Palmeiras e Fluminense não saíram do 0 a 0 contra Porto e Borussia Dortmund. Em entrevista coletiva, o técnico do Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, avaliou que os resultados mostram a força das equipes brasileiras. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE “Sabemos que elas são as mais fortes da América do Sul porque têm a possibilidade de investir muito mais dinheiro que os outros […]
Leverkusen in Quansah talks as Wirtz flies in to complete £100m move
Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, with the Bundesliga club's playmaker Florian Wirtz scheduled to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday evening to complete his £100m move to the Premier League champions.Active negotiations are ongoing for Quansah to move to the BayArenA, although that deal would be a separate one from the Wirtz transfer, if it is completed. Sky Sports News previously reported Leverkusen's interest in Quansah as the Wirtz move began to progress.Quansah - who has been in contention for a senior England cap in recent months - signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool last October.Wirtz flying to Liverpool to complete £100m moveLeverkusen playmaker Wirtz is due on Merseyside on Thursday to finalise his big-money transfer to Liverpool. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have come to an agreement on a deal […]
Leverkusen in Quansah talks as Wirtz flies in to complete £100m move
Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, with the Bundesliga club's playmaker Florian Wirtz scheduled to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday evening to complete his £100m move to the Premier League champions.Active negotiations are ongoing for Quansah to move to the BayArenA, although that deal would be a separate one from the Wirtz transfer, if it is completed. Sky Sports News previously reported Leverkusen's interest in Quansah as the Wirtz move began to progress.Quansah - who has been in contention for a senior England cap in recent months - signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool last October.Wirtz flying to Liverpool to complete £100m moveLeverkusen playmaker Wirtz is due on Merseyside on Thursday to finalise his big-money transfer to Liverpool. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have come to an agreement on a deal […]
São Paulo encaminha venda de Matheus Alves por R$ 38 milhões; Nicola revela detalhes da transferência
Matheus Alves prestes a trocar o São Paulo pelo CSKA - Créditos: Rubens Chiri e Paulo Pinto/Saopaulofc.net Meia de apenas 20 anos está perto de se transferir para o futebol russo; Tricolor mantém porcentagem na operação O São Paulo está muito próximo de concretizar a venda de Matheus Alves. Segundo informações de Jorge Nicola, o destino do jovem meio-campista será o CSKA, da Rússia, que pagará ao clube paulista o equivalente a 6 milhões de euros (R$ 38 milhões na cotação atual). As partes, inclusive, já trocam documentos para bater o martelo. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Campeão da Copinha deste ano, Alves foi promovido ao elenco principal e passou a ter algumas oportunidades com o então técnico Luis Zubeldía no Brasileirão e Libertadores. Depois de boas atuações do garoto, sobretudo no clássico com o Santos, apresentou uma ligeira oscilação e tem sido […]
Related
Kvitová definitivně ukončí po US Open kariéru
Online magazín deníku Právo & Seznam.czCopyright © 1996–2025, Seznam.cz, a.s., Borgis, a.s., ČTK, DPA, Reuters, fotobanka Profimedia.Publikování nebo další šíření obsahu serveru Sport.cz je bez písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis, a.s. zakázáno. RSS kanály serveru Sport.cz jsou určeny pouze pro osobní užití. Jakékoli kopírování, šíření nebo využívání obsahu RSS kanálů serveru Sport.cz bez předchozího písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis a.s. není dovoleno. Dodavatelem obsahu serveru Sport.cz a osobou vykonávající redakční odpovědnost je společnost BORGIS a.s. Šiřitelem reklamy na serveru Sport.cz je společnost Seznam.cz, a.s., IČO 26168685.
Kvitová definitivně ukončí po US Open kariéru
Online magazín deníku Právo & Seznam.czCopyright © 1996–2025, Seznam.cz, a.s., Borgis, a.s., ČTK, DPA, Reuters, fotobanka Profimedia.Publikování nebo další šíření obsahu serveru Sport.cz je bez písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis, a.s. zakázáno. RSS kanály serveru Sport.cz jsou určeny pouze pro osobní užití. Jakékoli kopírování, šíření nebo využívání obsahu RSS kanálů serveru Sport.cz bez předchozího písemného souhlasu společnosti Borgis a.s. není dovoleno. Dodavatelem obsahu serveru Sport.cz a osobou vykonávající redakční odpovědnost je společnost BORGIS a.s. Šiřitelem reklamy na serveru Sport.cz je společnost Seznam.cz, a.s., IČO 26168685.
Mascherano, do Inter Miami, destaca força de Palmeiras e Flamengo no Mundial de Clubes: “Resultados convidam a sonhar”
O técnico do Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, falou sobre o desempenho dos times sul-americanos, na primeira rodada do Mundial de Clubes (foto: Alex Grimm/Getty Imagens) Treinador também destacou a estreia do Fluminense no torneio, no empate por 0 a 0 com o Borussia Dortmund. “Fez uma grande partida”, disse O futebol nacional não perdeu na primeira rodada do Mundial de Clubes 2025. O retrospecto é formado por duas vitórias e dois empates. Flamengo e Botafogo derrotaram Espérance e Seattle Sounders respectivamente. Palmeiras e Fluminense não saíram do 0 a 0 contra Porto e Borussia Dortmund. Em entrevista coletiva, o técnico do Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, avaliou que os resultados mostram a força das equipes brasileiras. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE “Sabemos que elas são as mais fortes da América do Sul porque têm a possibilidade de investir muito mais dinheiro que os outros […]
Leverkusen in Quansah talks as Wirtz flies in to complete £100m move
Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, with the Bundesliga club's playmaker Florian Wirtz scheduled to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday evening to complete his £100m move to the Premier League champions.Active negotiations are ongoing for Quansah to move to the BayArenA, although that deal would be a separate one from the Wirtz transfer, if it is completed. Sky Sports News previously reported Leverkusen's interest in Quansah as the Wirtz move began to progress.Quansah - who has been in contention for a senior England cap in recent months - signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool last October.Wirtz flying to Liverpool to complete £100m moveLeverkusen playmaker Wirtz is due on Merseyside on Thursday to finalise his big-money transfer to Liverpool. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have come to an agreement on a deal […]
Leverkusen in Quansah talks as Wirtz flies in to complete £100m move
Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, with the Bundesliga club's playmaker Florian Wirtz scheduled to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday evening to complete his £100m move to the Premier League champions.Active negotiations are ongoing for Quansah to move to the BayArenA, although that deal would be a separate one from the Wirtz transfer, if it is completed. Sky Sports News previously reported Leverkusen's interest in Quansah as the Wirtz move began to progress.Quansah - who has been in contention for a senior England cap in recent months - signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool last October.Wirtz flying to Liverpool to complete £100m moveLeverkusen playmaker Wirtz is due on Merseyside on Thursday to finalise his big-money transfer to Liverpool. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have come to an agreement on a deal […]
São Paulo encaminha venda de Matheus Alves por R$ 38 milhões; Nicola revela detalhes da transferência
Matheus Alves prestes a trocar o São Paulo pelo CSKA - Créditos: Rubens Chiri e Paulo Pinto/Saopaulofc.net Meia de apenas 20 anos está perto de se transferir para o futebol russo; Tricolor mantém porcentagem na operação O São Paulo está muito próximo de concretizar a venda de Matheus Alves. Segundo informações de Jorge Nicola, o destino do jovem meio-campista será o CSKA, da Rússia, que pagará ao clube paulista o equivalente a 6 milhões de euros (R$ 38 milhões na cotação atual). As partes, inclusive, já trocam documentos para bater o martelo. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Campeão da Copinha deste ano, Alves foi promovido ao elenco principal e passou a ter algumas oportunidades com o então técnico Luis Zubeldía no Brasileirão e Libertadores. Depois de boas atuações do garoto, sobretudo no clássico com o Santos, apresentou uma ligeira oscilação e tem sido […]
Be the first to leave a comment