Phil Foden has broken his silence following Manchester City's 4-2 win over Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old midfielder, who scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening, was benched this weekend with Kevin De Bruyne reintroduced to the starting lineup.
The Belgium international fired the reigning Premier League champions to victory at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, finding the net twice.
While Pep Guardiola's decision to rest Foden was certainly vindicated, many supporters would have liked to see the Englishman feature in south London. "It was difficult [to leave him out] but not just him, all the guys as a manager when you don’t allow players to play," said the Manchester City boss in a pre-match interview with TNT Sports. "My decisions are tough, always.
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