​Man City boss Guardiola hails Foden impact despite 'not playing good lately'


 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola stated he couldn't drop Phil Foden for their Champions League clash against Sevilla.

The English midfielder was back to his best, after an indifferent few games, as the Citizens ran away with a 4-0 win in the group stages.

Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias got the other goals for City, along with Foden's second half strike.

"Phil has an incredible thing, lately he isn't playing too good like normal, but he always does the job, and runs and fights and is stable for the team," Guardiola said post-game.

"I'm pretty sure the goal and assist is going to help him.

"He is dynamic and his work ethic... you can play bad, but every single game Phil does it.

"That's why he deserved to play."

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