"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. 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, being back, it's enough. It's just what we want."
"The rest, we'll help him to play as well as possible, 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, be healthy with the family, with himself, and do what you want to do. That is what we wanted and I'm happy step by step he's getting better. You see the games and he's involved in many, many things."
Pep Guardiola praised Phil Foden for being open about mental health issues that affected him last season. Foden has returned to strong early-season form with two goals and two assists in seven appearances. He was not recalled to Thomas Tuchel's England squad despite his form. Foden recorded 13 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances in 2024-25, down from 27 goals and 13 assists in 53 the season before. Guardiola emphasized the strength in admitting struggles, noted Foden's joy in training and the locker room, and said the club will prioritise his health while supporting his performance.
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