On Monday, England midfielder Phil Foden was forced to withdraw from the squad due to appendicitis. The 19-year-old Manchester City player was due to join up with the England squad ahead of their upcoming Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark.
Foden has been a regular in the England squad since making his debut in 2018 and has been tipped to become one of the best players in the world. He has been in impressive form for Manchester City this season, scoring three goals and providing four assists in all competitions.
The news of Foden’s withdrawal is a huge blow for England manager Gareth Southgate, who had been looking to build on the team’s impressive run of form. Southgate had been hoping to use Foden’s creativity and energy in midfield to help the team build on their recent successes.
Foden is expected to be out of action for at least a few weeks while he recovers from his appendicitis. He will miss England’s upcoming Nations League matches as well as Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Porto.
The news of Foden’s withdrawal is a major setback for both England and Manchester City. However, it is important to remember that the player’s health and wellbeing is the most important thing and he must take the necessary time to recover fully.
It remains to be seen how long Foden will be out of action, but it is likely that he will be back in action soon. In the meantime, Southgate will have to find a way to fill the void left by Foden’s absence and ensure that England can continue their impressive run of form.
