Pep Guardiola has expressed zero concerns about Phil Foden's recent form despite the Manchester City midfielder struggling during England duty. Foden failed to impress in matches against Uruguay and Japan, raising questions about his place in England's World Cup squad. The 25-year-old has also started only one of City's last eight games, sitting as an unused substitute in three matches.

Guardiola defended his player's contributions, citing Foden's six Premier League titles and consistent performance over a long career. The City manager described the current dip as a normal process that players experience, predicting Foden will soon "make a click and it will turn." Meanwhile, Guardiola addressed speculation about Rodri's future, stating he knows both the club's intentions and the midfielder's own desires regarding potential interest from Real Madrid.

The manager also praised Mohamed Salah ahead of Liverpool's visit to the Etihad for their FA Cup quarter-final, calling the Egyptian "one of the greatest" Premier League players. Guardiola criticized the international break schedule, arguing that friendly matches after nine months of intense competition make "no sense" due to injury risks. With City out of the Champions League, Guardiola will have extra preparation time for their crucial Premier League clash against Chelsea.