‘No choice’ – Journalist shares injury news update ahead of West Ham v Man City showdown
A journalist provides a ‘no choice’ injury news update ahead of West Ham United’s match against Manchester City.
According to Joe Bray, Manchester City will have to play Phil Foden in midfield against West Ham due to injuries to their squad ahead of the game on Saturday (16 September).
Before West Ham United’s match versus Manchester City, a journalist offers a ‘no choice’ injury news update.
Manchester City will have to play Phil Foden in midfield against West Ham due to injuries in their squad ahead of the game on Saturday (16 September), according to Joe Bray.
A journalist provides a ‘no choice’ injury news update prior to West Ham United’s match against Manchester City.
According to Joe Bray, Manchester City will have to play Phil Foden in midfield against West Ham due to injuries in their roster ahead of the game on Saturday (16 September).
“That leaves Phil Foden, whose position has been the subject of plenty of discussion after Gareth Southgate refused to commit to playing him centrally because he doesn’t play there for City – and there ‘must be a reason’ for that,” said Bray.
“There might be no option but to play Foden in midfield on Saturday at West Ham, assuming Guardiola doesn’t want to start Nunes or Phillips. At the very least, Foden will be selected on the right with Bernardo deeper in the middle.
“Foden described that position drifting in off the right into the dual number 10 system next to Alvarez as his favourite, and one he feels ‘alive’ in. He has looked good there this season, even if Southgate is reluctant to replicate that system.”
Adaptable
It’s pretty fair to say that Foden will likely be a handful wherever he plays because he has shown over the years that he is an extremely adaptable player.
His position has been a hot topic of debate recently, but from a West Ham perspective, the best place for him would be as far away from the goal as possible.
The Hammers’ defenders will have a tough job on their hands trying to keep him quiet as well as his teammate Erling Haaland, who will be looking to get on the scoresheet again.
Adaptable
It’s pretty fair to say that Foden will likely be a handful wherever he plays because he has shown over the years that he is an extremely adaptable player.
His position has been a hot topic of debate recently, but from a West Ham perspective, the best place for him would be as far away from the goal as possible.
The Hammers’ defenders will have a tough job on their hands trying to keep him quiet as well as his teammate Erling Haaland, who will be looking to get on the scoresheet again.
The injuries Man City are currently trying to contend with are a bonus for the Irons as it’s likely some key players will be missing, but they do have incredible strength in depth.
Although it’s going to be a tough challenge for us, the players should be full of confidence heading into this one following our strong start to the season.
