Phil Foden's problems are continuing this season with the Manchester City midfielder ruled out of the Brighton game with injury. Foden is joined on the treatment table by summer signing Rayan Cherki to give Pep Guardiola another selection headache with Savinho also still missing with injury.

Savinho has been absent all season with an unspecified problem. Tottenham were keen on signing the Brazilian, who appeared open to the move, but City have closed the door on an exit and expect the player to return after the international break.

Foden looked to have put a difficult season behind him as he played with a smile on his face at the Club World Cup and was ready to try to return to the levels that saw him named the Premier League 's best player for the 2023/24 season. However, he mis

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