England's 2-1 victory over Slovakia also brought this season's Premier League MVP to a complete decline. Foden's performance in this game was too sluggish, conceding 21 goals in the game and not having a single shot on target. There wasn't much of a threat on the offensive end, disappointing the fans.
What made Foden even more embarrassing was that after he was substituted, England relied on Bellingham's equaliser to help the team drag the game into extra-time. In the end, Kane's stunning goal proved that Bellingham and Kane were at the heart of the England team. Foden is clearly no match for these two, especially at the European Championships, where Foden has yet to score or assist any of them. In the next game, Foden is likely to be replaced by Palmer.
Even Manchester City fans are beginning to wonder if Foden can take on the burden of the core of the team in the future. This season at Manchester City, Foden has played the peak of his career, with 27 goals and 12 assists. Let the outside world think that he will be a football superstar in the future. After winning the Premier League MVP, his value also began to soar. But now it seems that Foden's Premier League MVP is a bit unworthy of the name, and a big reason is also the addition of Guardiola's tactical system. It's hard to count on Foden to lead the team as the core.
This also explains why Guardiola wants the team to sign Real Madrid's crown prince Rodrygo. The Brazilian star is also capable of becoming a superstar in his own right. If Rodrygo can be signed, it will naturally be possible to avoid putting too much pressure on Foden alone and putting Manchester City's future in trouble.