Pep Guardiola was talking about Phil Foden when he impressed that now is the time for Manchester City’s players to find themselves.
After a tricky period, barely in the side for weeks on end, Foden is ‘back’ with three goals in two matches and a feeling that he is ready to take this run-in by the scruff.
City will view it as hugely encouraging that the 22-year-old is over foot problems and falling out of favour in what he described as the toughest period of his short career.
A firing Foden is key but for Guardiola, he needs everyone timing their ascent towards peak form and fitness as skilfully as an Erling Haaland run into the box.