Phil Foden will miss Manchester City's Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The midfielder is unavailable because he is serving a three-match domestic suspension.
Red card against Manchester United
Foden received a straight red card during Manchester City's derby match against Manchester United last month. He was dismissed in the 23rd minute after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
Despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, City secured a 1-0 victory over their local rivals.
Final match of suspension
This weekend's Premier League fixture marks the third and final match of Foden's disciplinary suspension. He has already sat out the prior domestic fixtures required by Football Association rules and must complete this last game before returning to domestic squad availability.
Manager's selection reset and return date
Being forced out of the lineup gives manager Enzo Maresca a mandatory tactical rotation for the heavyweight fixture. While Foden's creative abilities inside the final third will be missed, the manager will have to rely on alternative attacking options across the midfield and wings.
Foden will be fully eligible to feature in Manchester City's upcoming matches once this weekend's clash against Liverpool concludes. City's Champions League clash against PSG next week could be his first game back.
