JAKARTA - Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden has returned to his best form after the England forward scored twice in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Thursday, November 6, 2025, early morning WIB.
Foden was selected as the Premier League's best player for the 2023/2024 season when Manchester City won their fourth straight title.
However, his performance plummeted last season, along with most of his teammates, when Guardiola's men finished third in the standings and lost in the FA Cup final.
However, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Foden scored his first two goals in the Champions League, which has now scored 20 goals in the tournament.
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He is the seventh English player to reach this figure. At the age of 25 years and 161 days, he was the second youngest player to achieve it after Wayne Rooney (24 years 157 days).
"This season, he's back, yes, this season. Not just Phil, all of us, we had a hard time (last season). When Phil was at that level, when playing between lines, in the defensive area, whatever happened didn't matter."
"He's a special player, but we need his goals, of course. Today, hopefully, is the first step to make it happen. It's important to have him back," Guardiola said after a win over Dortmund.
Foden scored 19 league goals two years ago - the figure that fell to seven seasons ago. This difficulty prevented him from being included in the last three squads of the England National Team.
Thomas Tuchel announced his line-up for World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania on Friday, with Foden hoping to be recalled.
"Thomas is very smart and wise and knows exactly what the England national team needs. I think Thomas really knows Phil."
"No one in this country, no one around the world, knows his qualities and abilities."
"The UK is very lucky to have a mountain of good players. So, in this position, there are many, and that's why Phil should continue to push himself to be better and better."
"When we won the fourth Premier League in a row, he was the best player in the Premier League."
"He's a high-class player. We missed him so much and now you feel he has returned," said Guardiola.
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