Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden is likely to withdraw from the England squad due to a virus.
The attacking midfielder did not feature during the 3-1 win over West Ham at the weekend and Guardiola claims he is not expected to be fit for the Three Lions’ two Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland:
“I think he will not go, but I don’t know. He doesn’t feel well – otherwise, he would be here. But like I said before, national teams decide.”
Asked to explain further why Foden won’t be able to link up with his country, Guardiola replied:
“He doesn’t feel good. It’s his stomach, a little, little virus. Some people said antibiotics and so on will be fine.”
