After sustaining a significant hobbling injury from a tackle, Phil Foden remains hopeful about his fitness for Manchester City’s upcoming Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Real Madrid.
In the thrilling match at the Bernabeu, City secured a 3-3 draw, with Foden’s remarkable strike leveling the score after they trailed 2-1. However, a late attempt by Josko Gvardiol put City in the lead, only to be equalized by Fede Valverde’s exquisite volley.
Foden’s injury, caused by Eduardo Camavinga’s tackle, prompted concern as he hobbled off the pitch late in the game. Despite the discomfort, Foden expressed optimism, describing it as a “nasty dead leg” but remaining hopeful of recovery in time.
Pep Guardiola also addressed the situation, confirming it as a knock and expressing regret for making the substitution that irritated Foden. Despite the setback, Foden’s focus remained on his stunning goal and City’s possession-based strategy to create scoring opportunities.
Reflecting on the match, Foden acknowledged disappointment at conceding the lead late in the game but emphasized the room for improvement in the second leg against Real Madrid.
