The reason for Phil Foden’s exclusion from Manchester City’s lineup against Ipswich Town has been clarified, while Ilkay Gundogan has promptly returned.
Gundogan included in the team roster
Foden is absent Manchester City is up against Ipswich, a team just promoted to the league.
Foden has been omitted off City’s roster for their match against the Tractor Boys on Saturday, while Gundogan has promptly rejoined the team following his transfer from Barcelona. The German national player spent a total of seven years at the Etihad Stadium before transferring to Spain for one season. He is now potentially on track to make his second appearance for the team.
The club has confirmed that Foden is unable to participate due to illness. The English national player was not included in the starting lineup for City’s initial match, a 2-0 victory against Chelsea. Instead, he entered the game as a substitute, as he had been given an extended period of rest following England’s participation in the Euro 2024 final.
If Gundogan is substituted, he will reach his 305th appearance for City. The 33-year-old has achieved a wide range of accomplishments with the Premier League champions, including winning the title five times, as well as the Champions League, four League Cups, and two FA Cups.
City will want to secure their second consecutive victory in order to achieve a flawless beginning to their campaign to defend their title. Ipswich exerted significant pressure on Liverpool in their recent match, but ultimately suffered a 2-0 defeat at Portman Road.
