Foden Shines as Manchester City Defeats Borussia Dortmund in Champions League
Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, fueled by Phil Foden’s impressive performance. The England winger scored twice, reminding the national team coach of his talent.
Guardiola Praises Foden's Return to Form
“He is back,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “He is a special player.”
Foden scored in both halves at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring his 27th goal of the season in between. Substitute Rayan Cherki added a goal for Dortmund after a strike from Waldemar Anton.
Strong Case for England Recall
Despite being overlooked by England coach Thomas Tuchel this season, Foden’s strong display strengthens his chances for a national team recall. Tuchel is expected to announce his latest squad on Friday for the final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. England has already secured qualification.
Foden has regained some of his top form this season, bouncing back from a difficult previous campaign in which Manchester City lost the Premier League title. His two low-driven goals increased his season tally to four, possibly arriving just in time to impress the England coach.
“There’s no person in this country or around the world that doesn’t know his quality and ability, but England is so lucky to have this amount of good players,” Guardiola added.
Match Summary
- Manchester City 4, Borussia Dortmund 1
- Foden scored 2 goals
- Haaland scored his 27th goal of the season
- Dortmund scorers: Waldemar Anton, Rayan Cherki (substitute)
- Tuchel to announce England squad for final World Cup qualifiers
Author’s summary: Phil Foden’s brilliant performance in Manchester City’s Champions League win could earn him a long-awaited place back in England's squad ahead of the World Cup.