English press reports have questioned the reason behind the decline in the performance of English star Phil Foden with Manchester City, despite being seen for years as the player likely to inherit the legendary playmaker role of Kevin De Bruyne in the team.

After being one of the team's standout stars two seasons ago, the player is currently going through a difficult period, which has significantly reduced his impact in matches compared to what was expected.

The criticisms came after a lackluster performance in several matches, most notably the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, where some defensive errors were linked to his team losing two crucial points in the Premier League title race.

The player has not scored any goals in the last 17 matches he played with the team, a figure that clearly reflects a decline compared to his previous seasons.

Foden had an exceptional season two years ago when he scored 19 goals and provided 8 assists in the league, earning the Player of the Year award in England. However, injuries and some mental conditions off the field have affected his performance recently, in addition to ankle pain he played with for several months.

Despite this difficult phase, coach Pep Guardiola continues to express confidence in his player, indicating that regaining his form is only a matter of time, especially since the team is still competing in several tournaments this season and needs Foden to return to his best in the crucial stages.