Phil Foden has publicly acknowledged facing mental challenges alongside dealing with a persistent ankle injury sustained against Manchester United in April. This injury has hindered his performance, causing him to score only 10 goals compared to 27 last season. He emphasized the physical and mental struggles of athletes and highlighted the importance of support from his club. Despite the difficult season, Foden remains hopeful about returning to his peak form next year, expressing that off-field issues can heavily influence on-field performance.
It's been difficult, the 24-year-old said. I picked up an ankle injury against United and it took time to heal before I could push myself back in training.
I've had a lot of ankle pain and played with it in the last couple of months. It's been a frustrating season.
Sometimes there's things in life bigger than football. This season I've struggled a little bit. Hopefully come next year I can get my head mentally right.
The club has been so supportive. I can't thank them enough. I know if everything was OK [off the pitch] I'd definitely be better on the field.
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