Manchester City Pep Guardiola said he's planning to include Phil Foden in his squad for the FIFA Club World Cup despite accepting that midfielder needs a period of "rest."

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's final Premier League game of the season at Fulham (kick-off 16:00 BST). John Stones remains unavailable but Rodri and Mateo Kovacic will be on the bench.

Pep Guardiola has promised to give Phil Foden the rest he needs this summer after a challenging season for the Manchester City midfielder.Foden spoke this week of the difficulties on and off the field he has experienced during a campaign in which City have failed to match their usual high standards.

Phil Foden has addressed what he’s described as a “difficult season”, highlighting off-field struggles as a factor behind his surprisingly poor form for Manchester City.

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says he has "struggled" this season because of off-field issues and an ankle injury suffered against Manchester United.

Earlier this week, it was widely reported that Manchester City had withdrawn their interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.Many supporters had already fallen in love with the idea of Germany international Wirtz picking up the baton from the departing Kevin De Bruyne to become the Etihad Stadium's new superstar.

Manchester City didn't exactly have a great season this year. In a shocking change, they went from lethal opponents to ones any team thinks they are capable of defeating. The team struggled with injuries as well,

Pep Guardiola is adamant he just wants to help 'baby boy' Phil Foden, after the Manchester City midfielder opened up on the 'mental struggles' he faced this season

Pep Guardiola expects Phil Foden to go to the Club World Cup with Manchester City.The midfielder was omitted by Thomas Tuchel from the England squad for the June internationals against Andorra and Senegal after saying he might want to sit games out to allow him time to recover from the ankle injury that has hampered him.

Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City will offer Phil Foden their full support after he opened on his mental and physical struggles following a difficult season