Rodri not there – that simple. Peps formation has always relied on a world class single pivot (Fernandinho then Rodri) who is both excellent at reading the game, defensively strong and incredibly athletic. This is because when in attack city's centre backs split to the wings and their fullbacks push forward overloading teams in midfield and providing wide overlaps allowing inverted wingers and wide midfielders to cut inside. Without a world class single pivot to cover the area usually covered by two centre backs this exposes city to counter attacks. This weakness prevents city's players overwhelming teams like before because they are always conscious of the space left behind them. The alternative pep has tried is to alter the formation to two central midfielders but this drastically reduces the efficacy of city's ability to overload the centre of the pitch and therefore continually recycle possession. With the centre backs split and one midfielder nominally remaining in the single pivot position the second central midfielder is no longer an attack minded forward playing with freedom. This explains Fodens drop in output because last season he was one of the attack minded free moving central midfield pair that could move and interchange and attack without as much concern for defence. Last season this was foden and either Bernardo Silva or Julian Alvarez because of de bruyne injury and Silva injury. This season the two midfielders are not both attacking and Silva and debryune back from injury so he is one of 3 players going for one position and when he does play he is often paired with kovacic as the more defensive or the two or he plays as the more defensive when paired with de bruyne or Silva. And his improved output in champions league is a direct result of the same – UCL teams tend to play less direct, physical counter attacks and so city are less concerned about their weaker defense. They were destroyed by sporting Lisbon who played direct fast counter attacks
When the defense and midfield around you is injured and performing poorly and you are hardly given a break all season, you are likely to suffer massively.
No youth player has had a less pressured introduction than Foden he got given junk minutes as a kid when City were 3-0 up pressure free. He's a system player that can't deal with adversity. Anyone who says otherwise is lying or in denial
The problem with peps style of coaching, constantly rotating players, doesn't allow consistency. It worked when they had mahrez, Jesus, Sterling, and cancelo. All of which are world class, now having let them go put tremendous pressure is on foden who is still growing. Exhaustion affects everyone plus the mental aspect it's no mystery why he is lacking in form.
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Needs to get rid of that yeye ass haircut
This is the cherry on top for the City Downfall for me. I love it, I dislike Foden a lot so this is like christmas for me
Rodri not there – that simple. Peps formation has always relied on a world class single pivot (Fernandinho then Rodri) who is both excellent at reading the game, defensively strong and incredibly athletic. This is because when in attack city's centre backs split to the wings and their fullbacks push forward overloading teams in midfield and providing wide overlaps allowing inverted wingers and wide midfielders to cut inside. Without a world class single pivot to cover the area usually covered by two centre backs this exposes city to counter attacks. This weakness prevents city's players overwhelming teams like before because they are always conscious of the space left behind them. The alternative pep has tried is to alter the formation to two central midfielders but this drastically reduces the efficacy of city's ability to overload the centre of the pitch and therefore continually recycle possession. With the centre backs split and one midfielder nominally remaining in the single pivot position the second central midfielder is no longer an attack minded forward playing with freedom. This explains Fodens drop in output because last season he was one of the attack minded free moving central midfield pair that could move and interchange and attack without as much concern for defence. Last season this was foden and either Bernardo Silva or Julian Alvarez because of de bruyne injury and Silva injury. This season the two midfielders are not both attacking and Silva and debryune back from injury so he is one of 3 players going for one position and when he does play he is often paired with kovacic as the more defensive or the two or he plays as the more defensive when paired with de bruyne or Silva. And his improved output in champions league is a direct result of the same – UCL teams tend to play less direct, physical counter attacks and so city are less concerned about their weaker defense. They were destroyed by sporting Lisbon who played direct fast counter attacks
Man said leagues best last season your lost man 😂😂
When the defense and midfield around you is injured and performing poorly and you are hardly given a break all season, you are likely to suffer massively.
He's always been overated, a system player.
Pep is overworking quality players 😢
Idk what's worse, his England performances or that haircut
He is a part of a great system.
When it was time, he failed to lead the system.
Let us see how he takes it from here.
Hr needs to do what smithrow did at Fulham go out on his own to a new team . Ipswich town would bea good team for him
No youth player has had a less pressured introduction than Foden he got given junk minutes as a kid when City were 3-0 up pressure free. He's a system player that can't deal with adversity. Anyone who says otherwise is lying or in denial
Fraud
Your football jersey collection is crazy bro😶🌫️💯🔥🔥
English players are always overhyped.
This is because southgate tell him to pass only
That's why saka is better than him
The problem with peps style of coaching, constantly rotating players, doesn't allow consistency. It worked when they had mahrez, Jesus, Sterling, and cancelo. All of which are world class, now having let them go put tremendous pressure is on foden who is still growing. Exhaustion affects everyone plus the mental aspect it's no mystery why he is lacking in form.
But he was terrible in the Euros.
Health is our greatest asset
Antony > Foden
Wealth, women, and alcohol/drugs, most often. Depression. Who knows. Love the guy, whatever ails him I hope a speedy recovery to him. Great future.❤
hi 😅
Not top shhhh
I think Foden has played so many games as a young player. He has had so many appearances that it probably has taken a toll on his career.
People dont understand that players have ups and downs