"They've gone a bit more dynamic with Semenyo and Cherki. They're a bit more dynamic than Foden. It looks at times a little bit more physical, a bit more direct when they get the ball, running at defenders. Maybe that doesn't suit Phil as much as some of the other players."
"City signed Semenyo from Bournemouth in January for 64m and the winger has played every Premier League minute but three since his arrival. Semenyo, summer signing Cherki and even Nico O'Reilly, who is mixing playing in midfield as well as at left-back, have scored 17 City goals between them since Foden's last strike."
Phil Foden, Manchester City's 25-year-old England playmaker, has seen significant reduction in playing time, starting only four of the past 12 games and playing just 182 minutes in the Premier League across six matches. Manager Pep Guardiola has preferred new signings Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki, alongside Savinho. Foden has not scored since December 14, ending a streak of six goals in five games. Wayne Rooney attributes this to tactical shifts, suggesting City now employs more dynamic, physical, direct play that suits other players better than Foden's style. Semenyo, Cherki, and O'Reilly have combined for 17 goals since Foden's last strike. Recent criticism includes defensive lapses, raising questions about his future opportunities and implications for upcoming World Cup considerations.
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