From best in league to bench - Foden's mysterious loss of form

The latest football development adds fresh context for lineup strength, tempo, and pre-match reading.

Analysing the reasons that playmaker Phil Foden has started only four of Manchester City's past 12 games.

For SoccerSeer users, the most important part is how this affects rotation depth, attacking rhythm, and game state.

As more verified details arrive, this context can be folded into stronger matchday reads.