Phil Foden's form has 'fallen off a cliff' and he needs to be left out of Manchester City's squad for this summer's Club World Cup, Ian Ladyman has told Chris Sutton on the latest 'It's All Kicking Off!' podcast.
Foden, 24, was subbed off before the hour mark during Sunday's turgid Manchester derby which finished goalless.
The winger still made headlines after the match as he was the target of abusive chants about his mother from rival fans.
Looking ahead to this summer's Club World Cup, The Mail's Football Editor Ian Ladyman told co-host Chris Sutton that Foden's 'exhausted' performances show that the player needs a sustained break from the game to recover his form.