Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plans to include Phil Foden in the squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, despite acknowledging the midfielder's need for rest due to an ankle injury and a dip in form this season. Foden has opted out of international duty for England in June and Guardiola emphasizes that helping Foden feel better is more important than his immediate performance on the pitch. Additionally, the club is in talks regarding the participation of players James McAtee and Rico Lewis in the tournament, while balancing commitments to the England under-21s.
"In principle, he will come to America. We want to help him, that's the most important thing. He needs rest, and it's going to happen now after Sunday."
"I just want, want, want to help him. I don't care about his performance on the pitch, I want him to feel good and after the rest it will come in an easy way."
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