Man City 5-1 AEK Athens: Phil Foden 'going in right direction' after five star showing
Phil Foden is the third Englishman to score a hat-trick and provide an assist in a Champions League match after Wayne Rooney and Raheem Sterling
TL;DR
- Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and had a hand in four goals during Manchester City's 5-1 win over AEK Athens.
- This performance marks a significant return to form for Foden after two less prolific seasons.
- Foden expressed that he is "slowly, but surely" returning to his best and feels his confidence growing.
- Manager Enzo Maresca utilized Foden in a false nine role, which proved successful.
- Foden became the third Englishman to score a hat-trick and provide an assist in a Champions League match.
- Foden aims to build on this performance after overcoming a recent red card incident.