Softfootball understands that Manchester Metropolis midfielder Phil Foden is ready to play for Manchester Metropolis towards Bodø/Glimt within the Champions League, even after struggling a hand damage throughout the 2-0 loss to Manchester United on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Foden has damaged bones in his hand however will put on protecting gear and is match for the match, as reported by the membership by way of their official X account.
He stated:
Pep (On Phil Foden) He has damaged his bones (in his hand) however he has safety and is ok for tomorrow.
Foden needed to come off at halftime after an ungainly touchdown on his arm within the Manchester derby. At first, Guardiola appeared to brush it off, however he has confirmed the damage at this time in a press convention.
Regardless of slipping behind Arsenal within the Premier League, Guardiola needs the concentrate on Europe now. The match in Norway might be tough, north of the Arctic Circle, with freezing temperatures and a man-made floor. Manchester Metropolis even skilled on the Aspmyra Stadion to get used to the situations.
A win would give Man Metropolis an excellent probability to complete within the prime eight of the Champions League group, which might imply direct qualification to the spherical of 16. Proper now, they sit fourth out of 36 groups within the standings.
Guardiola additionally confirmed Erling Haaland will play, regardless of not scoring from open play in his final seven matches. No resting the striker. He must be on the sector, Guardiola insists.
Foden enjoying with a fractured hand exhibits his grit. For Man Metropolis, the journey to Bodø/Glimt is about bouncing again, grabbing essential factors, and preserving their European hopes alive. Accidents, chilly climate, it doesn’t matter. They are going to face all of it.
