Foden is controversial.

Phil Foden has been called up to the England squad, despite a noticeable drop in form during a crucial stage of the season.

Coach Tuchel sparked controversy by calling up Foden.

The last time the Manchester City star scored was on December 14th. This is a shocking statistic for a striker who was named PFA Player of the Year in the 2023/24 season.

Not only has Foden failed to score, but he has also lost his place in the Manchester City squad. Since the beginning of 2026, he has played in less than 30 minutes in 10 matches. Notably, in the two legs against Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16, the English midfielder wasn't even used for a single minute.

That partly reflects the reality on the pitch. Foden no longer possesses his usual fluidity, plays slower, lacks sharpness, and shows signs of declining physical condition.

At the national team level, the situation is no brighter. Despite still being called up under Tuchel, Foden's performance is alarming. He has only scored 4 goals in 47 appearances for England. This is one of the lowest rates among attacking players.

With Tuchel looking to streamline the squad from a list of 35 players, Foden faces immense pressure. He has to compete directly with Cole Palmer for a starting spot, while Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers are also locked in a fierce race.

From being a creative icon for Man City and a great hope for England, Foden's position is now seriously threatened. If he doesn't regain his form soon, he risks being left out of the 2026 World Cup.

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