The Phil Foden, which is still in a form crisis, is considered in the derby at Manchester United with unsightly chants. City coach Pep Guardiola reacts immediately.
When Phil Foden was replaced after 58 minutes in the event -low city derby between Manchester United and City, the Old Trafford, the home venue of the Red Devils, suddenly showed its ugliest side.
“Phil Foden, your mom is as ***”, the United fans sang in the direction of the 24-year-old, who is still in a form crisis.
Mother of Foden insulted
An absolute leap – also found City coach Pep Guardiola, who took a position at the subsequent press conference and chose clear words.
Guardiola attested the supporters a “lack of class. They should be ashamed. I do not understand that they bring the mother of Phil into play.” However, this is not directed against the audience of the rival, but against the generally recurring insults. “It’s not united, it is the people,” the Spaniard clarified.
Foden does not get going
The English international experiences an already difficult season. His first goal in the Premier League only shot Foden three days before Christmas on December 21st. After a short intermediate high in January, things went downhill again.
In the last seven league games, Foden did not score a goal or a template. Most recently, media reports were circulating that some of his teammates at the Skyblues “great worries” were concerned about the condition of the 24-year-old.
Even on Sunday in the derby against United, the international stayed pale. He had 27 ball campaigns until his replacement, but lost the ball 14 times.
In addition, Foden prevailed in any of his five duels and none of his two dribbling.