Phil Foden reveals the two biggest weaknesses in his game that he can still improve 'massively'
Phil Foden has opened up on his spectacular season with Manchester City but admits there's still several areas of his game he can "massively" improve.
Foden, 23, has enjoyed his best individual campaign with City, helping them claim an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title under Pep Guardiola.
The England international has scored 27 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions, his best return in a single season.
And he could end the campaign with yet more silverware, with City taking on rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
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Foden has already been named Premier League Player of the Season and is one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or, along with England teammates Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, as well as the likes of Vinicius Jr, Toni Kroos and Kylian Mbappe.
Foden's chances of claiming football's top individual prize will be boosted if favourites England win Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.
First, however, is City's clash with United and speaking ahead of the game, Foden insists he is far from the finished article.
"I try and work on my weaknesses in training so when I go into a game, it just becomes natural for me," he told the BBC.
When asked if he can improve, Foden replied: "Massively. There's so many steps to go.
"There are so many things I can improve on. How? I think defensively when I play that central role, helping my teammates out a lot more.
"Winning more duels, getting a bit stronger. It's a list of things that I want to work. Hopefully I'll keep working hard on them and get stronger."
Foden also credited Guardiola for his elevation to a world-class player, explaining what separates the City boss from his managerial rivals.
"I feel like there's other managers out there who complicate it a little bit," Foden added.
"The best advice he gave me this season was just 'don't try and be Phil Foden in every action', and I feel like that advice really went a long way.
"I've been here for a long time now working with the manager. And I think now is the time for me to step up and try and be the man who's going to score the goals.
"I knew what I was capable of doing this season, it's so good to say that I've had a good season and I want to continue to play well."
Topics: Phil Foden, Premier League, Euro 2024, Pep Guardiola, England, Man City
Rory O'Callaghan