Forden, who was previously suspended due to a red card, said that the break actually helped him.

Manchester City midfielder Fredon said at a press conference that during his suspension after being shown a red card, he had time to rest and his body was able to recover well, allowing him to return to the field in better condition.

Manchester City, nicknamed "The Blue Moon," will travel to the Red Bull Stadium to face RB Leipzig in the fourth round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League.

In the last round of the Champions League, Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Foden, as well as goals from Elliott Anderson and Laryan Sergi.

The 26-year-old Foden said, "Personally, everything has gone very well so far this season. It's a pity I got a red card against Manchester United. However, that break actually helped me. I feel that I'm in very good spirits, clear-headed, and energetic since I came back. I've been involved in quite a few goals for the team recently, so to be honest, I'm very satisfied with my performance."

“I hadn’t played for a long time during that period, and I did feel a bit out of sorts. However, it also gave me time to train on the areas where I needed to improve. When I returned to the field, I felt revitalized and regained my ability to help the team.”

Foden shared, "Being involved in scoring gives you a lot of confidence. When you get consistent playing time, you naturally find your rhythm and form. Playing with the same teammates often also helps. Many times you don't even need to think much; you already know what the opponent is going to do next."

Furthermore, when discussing Maresca's coaching style and that of former manager Guardiola, Foden stated, "To be honest, Enzo's coaching style has many similarities to the past. Personally, under him, I would still appear in different positions, and different positions mean I would need to take on different responsibilities."

"I probably know him better than my other teammates because I've worked with him before, which has been very helpful to me. I will do my best to help the team and also help teammates who may need guidance so they can find the right position on the court."

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