"How strong he is admitting it, Guardiola said, via the Telegraph. A figure like Phil can be open-minded and speak to all of society, today the young teenagers and even older people struggle with that, nobody is away from that, everyone can be that. You may like Phil Foden #47 of Manchester City during the FIFA Club World Cup (Image credit: Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) To accept the reality, wow. That's why when I see him now, and forget about the level he is performing which is a top level - how he's been, the joy in the training session, his laugh and his voice in the locker room, it's enough."
"The rest, we'll help him to play as well as possible, Guardiola added. With that quality, he's been there. But be healthy. It's a sport, win, lose, draw. What's important is him as a human being."
Phil Foden, 25, admitted to past mental-health struggles and missed international fixtures this summer to prioritise his headspace. He has returned to Manchester City training showing top-level performance alongside visible joy, laughter, and vocal presence in the dressing room. Coaching staff highlighted his bravery in acknowledging mental-health challenges and the importance of accepting reality. Foden was a standout at UEFA Euro 2024 but was omitted from recent England squads, leaving his inclusion for the 2026 World Cup uncertain. The club intends to support his match preparation while prioritising his health above results.
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