Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has opened up about a tough season on and off the pitch, admitting his mental state has been a key issue.
Foden, last season’s Premier League Player of the Year, has seen his influence fade this campaign.
Despite City’s recent domestic dominance, they will end the season without a major trophy for the first time since 2016/17.
The 24-year-old was left on the bench during City’s shock FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace. Speaking after the game, Foden said:
“Obviously it’s been a frustrating season for me. I’ve had a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally.
“Sometimes there’s things in life that’s bigger than football and this season I’ve struggled a little bit, but hopefully next year I can get my head mentally right and get back where I left the season before.”
Foden previously admitted his “body and mental state was low” earlier in the year.
Pep Guardiola has publicly backed the midfielder, especially after he was targeted with abuse during a recent derby clash at Manchester United.
