Phil Foden scored 27 goals for Manchester City last term in all competitions
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden "is going to be back" to his best soon after making a low-key start to the season, says manager Pep Guardiola.
Foden scored 27 goals for City last term and was named PFA Player of the Year but has been used sparingly so far this season, having helped England reach the final of Euro 2024 in the summer.
Four of his five City appearances have been as a substitute, with his only start coming against Watford in the Carabao Cup.
However, Guardiola says he expects the 24-year-old to click into gear as City travel to Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Tuesday.
"I have some doubts about many things but I know Phil will be back. He feels good," said Guardiola.
"Playing at St James' Park [against Newcastle] I felt something that I like and I didn't see [from Foden], for example, against Watford."
Foden is yet to score this season but an away trip to Bratislava, beaten 5-1 in their opening game at Celtic, could represent the perfect opportunity for him to open his account.
"Don't forget after the Euros he didn't have any training for two months, he had problems with some niggles and some problems in his health," Guardiola added.
"But now he is smiling and he's finding his rhythm. He was the best player in the Premier League last season so we need him, he was important for us, but I have no doubts with his love for football and his training and passion, he will be back."
City are looking for their first win in this season's revamped competition, having drawn 0-0 at home against Inter Milan in their opening match.
Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22:40 to 00:00.
