Man City's Phil Foden might not play against Man United

Manchester City may face the prospect of not having Phil Foden available for their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.

The situation surrounding Phil Foden’s status at Manchester City has raised questions.

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He was notably left on the bench during Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

This decision surprised and concerned Manchester City fans, leading to speculations about a potential injury.

It now appears that an injury is indeed the reason behind Foden’s absence. According to the Manchester Evening News, Foden is dealing with a “minor issue” that Pep Guardiola is likely to address in his upcoming press conference.

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Foden’s absence would be a significant setback for the treble-winning team.

The young English international played a pivotal role last season, scoring a hat-trick against Manchester United in a 6-3 victory at the Etihad Stadium. He consistently performs at a high level for Manchester City.

In the event that Foden cannot participate in the Manchester derby on Sunday, there is an opportunity for Rico Lewis to step in as a potential replacement.

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Guardiola recently praised the 18-year-old, referring to him as a “master.” Lewis has been impressive in recent matches, earning the Man of the Match award in both of his last two UEFA Champions League appearances against RB Leipzig and BSC Young Boys.

While a Manchester derby at Old Trafford might have seemed early in Lewis’s career under normal circumstances, Foden’s potential absence could provide him with a chance to shine in the right-sided No.10 role alongside Bernardo Silva.

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If Lewis is selected to start, his excellent performances this season suggest that he could excel.

Manchester City fans are advised to stay tuned for Guardiola’s upcoming press conference, where more information about Foden’s situation is expected to be provided.