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'He is a shy guy' - Guardiola claims Foden is showing him too much respect

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has challenged teenage star Phil Foden to be more assertive and less deferential as he searches for more minutes.

Foden, 19, is considered one of England's top up-and-coming talents, having made his senior debut for Man City in 2017 at the age of 17.

However, Foden has found consistent minutes hard to come by on a star-studded Man City side that won a domestic treble last season.

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Foden made 13 Premier League appearances in 2018-19, managing just three starts.

This season hasn't seen Foden kick on just yet, with the England youth international playing just 10 total minutes in City's first three Premier League matches.