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Rooney: Foden's Cup Final Sub Felt Like Charity
24 Mar
Summary
- Wayne Rooney labeled Phil Foden's late substitution a 'charity' appearance.
- Foden was brought on in the 90th minute of City's Carabao Cup final win.
- He hasn't scored in his last 20 games, a stark contrast to earlier form.
Phil Foden's brief appearance in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final win against Arsenal has been described as a 'charity' substitution by former England captain Wayne Rooney. Foden was introduced in the 90th minute of the 2-0 victory at Wembley Stadium.
This late substitution comes after a string of matches where Foden has not been a consistent starter. Players like Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, and Savinho have recently been chosen ahead of him in the lineup. Foden has started only four of City's last thirteen games across all competitions.
Adding to concerns about his current form, Foden has not found the back of the net in his past 20 appearances. This dry spell is a notable contrast to his performance in December, when he scored six goals in five games.
