- Foden sidelined after having appendix removed
- But will be back for Bayern match
- Huge boost for City as they compete on multiple fronts
WHAT HAPPENED? Foden was forced to pull out of England's squad to face Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier in March after undergoing the emergency operation. He has not played since, but speaking ahead of his side's quarter-final second leg in Bavaria, Pep Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder would be back in contention for selection on Wednesday.
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WHAT THEY SAID: "He has trained just once but we decided he should travel with us and be on the bench. He won't play 90 minutes but he is a special player who doesn't need a lot of training sessions to be fit. He’s important not just for tomorrow, but for the tight schedule we have ahead of us," the City boss explained.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The news is a major boost to City's chances of clinching a Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup treble this season. Provided they can protect their three-goal lead at the Allianz Arena, a European semi-final against either Real Madrid or Chelsea awaits Guardiola's side.
In domestic matters, they will clinch the Premier League title if they win their remaining eight games, following Arsenal's slip-up at West Ham on Sunday, while they also have an FA Cup semi-final to come against Sheffield United.
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT? With Foden now back to full fitness, he will aiming to add to his 13 goals and six assists in all competition before the season is out.