“His performance yesterday was top notch but he was stingy with ball and does not attack the opposition when he gives the ball away” – Pep Guardiola slams £60 Million city Player

Behind the scenes, Manchester City had one criticism for Phil Foden.
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick for Manchester City in a 3-1 victory over Everton on Merseyside.

Pep Guardiola was undoubtedly pleased with the England international’s performance.

However, one complaint of Phil Foden persists behind the scenes at Manchester City, according to The Athletic…

Manchester City’s one complaint about Phil Foden
Most managers would be unconcerned with this, despite the fact that Guardiola is not your average coach.

According to The Athletic, people behind the scenes at Manchester City fear Foden is not making significant progress in controlling his natural desire to attack the opponents.

Guardiola is reported to desire more control and would prefer the Manchester City No.47 to make less thrilling decisions at times if it means the Citizens keep the ball.

Of course, this isn’t the worst criticism we’ve ever heard of a footballer.

Manchester City fans and even neutrals will be relieved to learn that Foden is almost stubbornly retaining his natural attacking intent rather than becoming a robotic system player.

Phil Foden’s performance against Everton
Foden’s ambition to attack at will was on display at Goodison Park, and Alan Shearer was clearly impressed while commentating for Amazon Prime.

According to WhoScored, the City Football Academy graduate had seven shots on goal, more than anybody else on the pitch, while also making three vital passes and scoring once.

Foden also completed three successful dribbles, but he failed to record a single defensive action, with no tackles, interceptions, blocks, or clearances to his name.

Nonetheless, Rodri and others are capable of doing the job.

Guardiola will undoubtedly start Foden as long as he continues to impress on the attacking front, like he did on Merseyside.